Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer at AirAsia, shares how the airline is working to reduce its carbon emissions, why sustainable aviation fuel is not a straightforward solution, and the reasons behind its plan to introduce a passenger carbon fee in 2026.

Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer at AirAsia, shares how the airline is working to reduce its carbon emissions, why sustainable aviation fuel is not a straightforward solution, and the reasons behind its plan to introduce a passenger carbon fee in 2026.

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The Hard Task of Cutting Airline Emissions

In response to soaring petroleum diesel prices, Southeast Asian governments including Malaysia are looking to increase biofuel blends. We discuss the economics of biodiesel production and its link to energy security with economist Khor Yu Leng of Segi Enam Advisors.


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In response to soaring petroleum diesel prices, Southeast Asian governments including Malaysia are looking to increase biofuel blends. We discuss the economics of biodiesel production and its link to energy security with economist Khor Yu Leng of Segi Enam Advisors. This episode of People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by Bacfree. Shaping tomorrow's water. Image Credit: Shutterstock

The Economics of Biofuels

The oil supply disruptions resulting from blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent the cost of electricity soaring in Southeast Asia. Even Malaysia’s Energy Commission has warned that consumers should be prepared for higher electricity tariffs this year. How can businesses mitigate the impact of future higher costs? We discuss this with Darren Tan, CEO of EFS Group, a renewable energy and energy efficiency service provider.

The oil supply disruptions resulting from blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent the cost of electricity soaring in Southeast Asia. Even Malaysia’s Energy Commission has warned that consumers should be prepared for higher electricity tariffs this year. How can businesses mitigate the impact of future higher costs? We discuss this with Darren Tan, CEO of EFS Group, a renewable energy and energy efficiency service provider.

EFS Group: Enter the Energy Manager

The global energy crisis stemming from the escalation of conflict in the Middle East is exposing gaps in ASEAN energy supply chains and infrastructure. How might the crisis shape the future trajectory of energy development in the region, including renewable energy adoption? We discuss the trends with Trung Ghi, Partner at Arthur D. Little.


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The global energy crisis stemming from the escalation of conflict in the Middle East is exposing gaps in ASEAN energy supply chains and infrastructure. How might the crisis shape the future trajectory of energy development in the region, including renewable energy adoption? We discuss the trends with Trung Ghi, Partner at Arthur D. Little. Image Credit: Shutterstock

The Hard Task of Cutting Airline Emissions

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