Sustainability

Explore the latest Sustainability sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across the APAC region.

Sustainability Corporate Stories

PepsiCo’s APAC Greenhouse Program 2026 Fast-Tracks Start-Ups in the Supply Chain

PepsiCo’s latest APAC Greenhouse Program is designed to move promising sustainability-focused start-ups beyond pilots and into commercial deployment across its supply chain.

Carlsberg and WWF Denmark Expand Partnership to Strengthen Resilience in Asian Supply Chains

Carlsberg Group is expanding its long-running partnership with WWF Denmark as the brewer steps up efforts to protect water resources and restore freshwater ecosystems across Asia.

Hyundai Motor Company Launches XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Fleet in Uruguay

Hyundai Motor Company has announced the deployment of the first XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet in South America, intending to advance low-carbon freight solutions.

HP & Mint Innovation: Closed-Loop Copper Recycling Reaches Commercial Milestone

Certified recycled copper from e-waste enters PC manufacturing supply chain after partnership between Mint Innovation and HP.

VinFast Launches Green Vehicle Rental Programme 

VinFast expands electric vehicle access with the launch of its green vehicle rental programme across Indonesia and the Philippines, accelerating low-emissions transport in Southeast Asia.

Mars Report Warns Climate Pressures and Generational Shift Threaten Future of Global Rice Farming

Mars has published a new paper examining the rising pressures facing rice farmers worldwide, highlighting climate risks, farmer concerns about the future of the sector, and the role industry collaboration could play in supporting climate-smart agriculture.

Toyota, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group Expand cellcentric to Accelerate Hydrogen Transport

Toyota Motor Corporation is set to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in fuel cell joint venture cellcentric, following the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding between the companies. The move aims to strengthen the development and commercialisation of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other applications.

Sony: A Commitment to Environmentally Conscious Materials

Sony Group Corporation is advancing the development of environmentally conscious materials as part of its broader sustainability strategy, with innovations designed to support material circulation, reduce waste and explore new applications in design and manufacturing.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital to Tackle Plastic Pollution

A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.

Nike’s FIFA World Cup Shirts Made of 100% Textile Waste

When players take to the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nike produced jerseys will showcase more than national pride. They will also represent a significant step toward circular fashion: elite performance kits made entirely from recycled textile waste.

Earth’s Climate Swings Increasingly ‘Out of Balance’ Warns World Meteorological Organization

The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Global Climate 2025 report warns that Earth’s climate system is increasingly out of balance, with record temperatures, accelerating ocean warming and rising greenhouse gas concentrations highlighting growing risks for economies, infrastructure and global supply systems.

How TCL is Embedding ESG into Global Operations

Chinese technology company TCL has outlined how it is embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its global operations, highlighting initiatives spanning manufacturing efficiency, supply chain responsibility and sustainable global expansion.