8+ Best Environmental ESG Resources
Frameworks, reports, newsletters, guides and templates curated for sustainability professionals across Asia Pacific and beyond.
Newsletter#133 Mapping Nature Risk Across the Supply Chain: Insights from Natcap’s assessment for a global food & beverage company
A global food and beverage company knew its supply chain depended on nature, but had never measured where that dependence became a financial risk. With Natcap, it traced the risk to its producers, deepening its understanding of its exposure as a buyer. The case study shows how supply-chain nature risk is located, why soil quality was the surprise, and why the hardest part was never the analysis.
Newsletter#113 EU CBAM 2026: A Practical Guide for Exporters Facing Europe's Carbon Border Tax
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now in force. Exporters of steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity into Europe face a carbon-linked charge tied to EU ETS prices. This guide breaks down how CBAM works, sector cost exposure for India, China and Southeast Asia, why data quality drives liability, and the transition finance gap for hard-to-abate sectors.
Newsletter#107 - Africa’s Forests Have Switched Sides. The Carbon Math Just Changed.
A landmark study confirms the continent’s forests now emit more carbon than they absorb. For climate policy, carbon markets, and sustainable finance, the implications are far-reaching.
Newsletter#95 ESG Isn’t Failing. Execution Is.
Most companies aren't failing at ESG because they lack ambition. They're failing at execution. The real bottleneck is operational: disorganised evidence, unclear ownership, and systems that can't keep pace with commitments.
Newsletter#77 A sustainability professional’s Wishlist for 2026
A sustainability professional’s Wishlist for 2026Editor’s note for 2026: a sustainability pro’s wishlist that balances what’s doable with what feels impossible, because the next five years decide whether we reach Paris goals by 2030. Start now. Q1!!
Newsletter#15 Nature Tech Innovations for a Planet-First Future
Satellites and AI are transforming forest conservation by enabling real-time monitoring and predictive analytics to combat deforestation. From Colombia to Cameroon, indigenous communities and environmental groups use this tech to receive alerts, deploy drones, and intervene quickly—cutting forest loss by up to 50%. Projects like Gabon’s Forest Foresight even forecast illegal activity before it happens. Yet, nature tech isn’t a silver bullet. It requires empowered local communities, strong enforcement, and global citizen engagement. While AI and satellites are powerful tools, true forest protection hinges on human will, action, and sustained support from governments, consumers, and conservation partners worldwide.
Newsletter#13 How Microsoft Is Turning Climate Action into Opportunity
Carbon credits are vital for tackling climate change, representing one metric ton of CO2 reduced or removed. They enable businesses to offset unavoidable emissions by supporting projects like reforestation or renewable energy. Compliance markets, like the EU ETS, drive industrial emission cuts (47% since 2005), while voluntary markets help companies like Microsoft achieve carbon negativity. Buyers include corporations, governments, and airlines; sellers are project developers. Standards like Verra ensure credit quality through rigorous verification. Despite criticisms of over-reliance, credits complement decarbonization, with global markets expanding via initiatives like CORSIA and Paris Agreement’s Article 6, fostering innovation and sustainability.
Newsletter#3 Nature is the New Climate
As climate change once reshaped the business landscape, nature is now taking center stage. With over half of global GDP dependent on ecosystem services and one million species at risk of extinction, nature loss is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s an economic one. In this article, we explore why nature is becoming a strategic priority for companies and what you can do about it.