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Sustainability

Indonesia on track to launch B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, minister says

Indonesia revived its plan to raise the biodiesel ratio to 50 per cent from the current 40 per cent in March.
Indonesia revived its plan to raise the biodiesel ratio to 50 per cent from the current 40 per cent in March.

R&A and USGA delay golf-ball rollback rule, aimed at reeling in long hitters, to 2030

Jun 5, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; The TaylorMade golf ball of Rory McIlroy sits on the first tee during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Jun 5, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; The TaylorMade golf ball of Rory McIlroy sits on the first tee during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Changi Airport uses less water, electricity despite handling record passenger numbers

Changi Airport is home to the nation’s largest single-site rooftop solar panel system, with a capacity of almost 40 megawatt-peak.
Changi Airport is home to the nation’s largest single-site rooftop solar panel system, with a capacity of almost 40 megawatt-peak.

Everton challenges ruling to compensate Burnley over PSR breaches

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Fulham - Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain - November 8, 2025 General view of a corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Peter Powell/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Fulham - Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain - November 8, 2025 General view of a corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Peter Powell/File Photo

UBS said to cut Asia ESG staff by half in latest pullback by global banks

Global staffing within UBS' chief sustainability office has shrunk to about 35 employees from more than 100 in mid 2023, a source said.
Global staffing within UBS' chief sustainability office has shrunk to about 35 employees from more than 100 in mid 2023, a source said.

IATA urges bigger green aviation fuel push as production stagnates and prices rise

IATA’s comments come after the production of sustainable aviation fuel has stagnated since December 2025.
IATA’s comments come after the production of sustainable aviation fuel has stagnated since December 2025.

Japan steps up cooking oil collection efforts in race for sustainable aviation fuel​​

A worker from a firm collecting used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel pours oil collected from a Tempura Ten-ichi restaurant into a tank, in Tokyo on April 22.
A worker from a firm collecting used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel pours oil collected from a Tempura Ten-ichi restaurant into a tank, in Tokyo on April 22.

Longer than Eiffel Tower laid on its side: Mega LNG-powered ship arrives in Singapore

The CMA CGM Notre Dame berthed at Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 1.
The CMA CGM Notre Dame berthed at Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 1.

Branded Content

From mangrove walks to food tours: Fun June holiday activities with a green twist

Explore Singapore’s greener side through a wide range of exciting activities during Go Green SG 2026.
Explore Singapore’s greener side through a wide range of exciting activities during Go Green SG 2026.

Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?

The Indonesian government has announced a mandate to increase the palm oil blend in its biodiesel to 50 per cent (B50), starting on July 1.
The Indonesian government has announced a mandate to increase the palm oil blend in its biodiesel to 50 per cent (B50), starting on July 1.

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