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Eco Voice Q & A with Kent Chang, VP of the Asia-Pacific Executive Committee (APC), Yutong.

Mr. Kent Chang  VP of the Asia-Pacific Executive Committee (APC), Yutong. Background Mr. Chang is responsible for the market development planning and sales management of the company’s overseas Asia Pacific market. He has been involved in the related public transport industry over ten countries and regions such as Singapore, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China, Philippines […]

China’s pace puts pressure on global clean energy transition

By Rystad Energy Global clean energy investments have increased significantly over the past decade, rising from $248 billion in 2014 to $745 billion in 2023. During this time, China has deployed more clean energy technologies than all other countries combined. While concerns persist about China’s dominance in renewable energy supply chains, Rystad Energy’s analysis highlights […]

New EarthSure technology to depollute and return Victoria’s soils to the circular economy

Veolia’s Taylors Road Resource Recovery Precinct, at Dandenong South will soon be home to EarthSure’s new $15 million contaminated soil washing technology facility, a joint venture between Veolia and Ventia that will see 160,000 tonnes of contaminated soils and aggregates cleaned and reused every year. The facility has also been supported by a $1.15 million grant […]

‘Greenruling’ – greenwashing risks on the rise: Zenith

ZENITH INVESTMENT PARTNERS The Australian regulator is taking an increasingly aggressive stance against greenwashing, having issued approximately $11.4 million in penalties within the funds management industry since 2022, and this amount is set to jump in the wake of ongoing legal cases, says Zenith Investment Partners head of responsible investment and sustainability, Dugald Higgins.  He […]

Tindo Teams Up with AC Solar Warehouse to Distribute its Australian-Made Groundbreaking Walara Series Panels

For the first time, Tindo, Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels, is announcing a collaboration with AC Solar Warehouse, a leading solar and energy storage distributor. The partnership will see Tindo’s latest innovation, the Walara Series Solar Panels, available from AC Solar Warehouse to be installed on homes and businesses across the country. Leveraging AC […]
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Yutong Bus Completes Extreme Heat Challenge in Saudi Arabia, Showcasing Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency and Battery Safety Performance

Yutong Bus Tackles the Electricity Usage Challenges in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Amidst Surface Temperatures Soaring to 60 Degrees Celsius. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The E11 Pro, a flagship battery electric bus from Yutong Bus (SHA:600066), demonstrated its unmatched safety and performance under the extreme heat and windy conditions in an endurance test a week ago, […]

Organisations Score Lowest for ESG and Sustainability Performance in New Global Reputation Index

72% of organisations negatively impacted by reputational weaknesses over past 12 months Majority (57%) of leaders say reputation is becoming more difficult to manage Only 12% of global organisations are recognised in top category for reputation management 97% of global leaders believe reputation is crucial for commercial success 57% planning to increase investment in reputation […]

Latin America moves centerstage in drive for accountability on biodiversity impacts

By Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America   Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali. COP16: local […]

AUSTRALIANS EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY BUT IT COMES AT A PRICE

  Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their products just above their purchase limits. Over 1,000 Australians were surveyed as part of a larger global report gauging […]

TOMRA leads global effort in circular economy: Takes on the role as Business Champion of the Global Circularity Protocol

TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling […]

Yutong Releases YEA Technology in Asia-Pacific: The First EV-Specific Platform for Commercial Vehicles

YEA technology integrates software and hardware to support all-scenario needs of buses Launch coincides with the debut of Yutong’s E7S electric bus Company introduces its first Australian-manufactured E12 battery electric chassis Yutong announces Global Carbon Free Forest initiative pledging to plant a tree for every bus sold Yutong, a global leading manufacturer of buses and […]
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