Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide

In our APAC Climate Guide, experts across the region share their insights as they help clients to navigate the transition. We look at the incentives encouraging clean energy, how carbon markets are expanding, the growth of sustainable finance and the role of the private sector. We also look at focus areas in each jurisdiction, from wind power in Japan to electric vehicles in China.

05 February 2025

A (net zero) Future Made in Australia: what to expect and how the tax system plays a key role

As the world transforms to net zero emissions and undergoes the most significant changes since the industrial revolution, the Federal Government’s decarbonisation plan aims to make Australia an indispensable part of the global economy.

13 September 2024

Consumer Energy Resources: AI and automation

Consumer energy resources (CERs) are consumer-owned devices that generate, store, or manage electricity.

05 September 2024

Can the data centre goldrush go green? Malaysia’s Johor shows we can move fast, but more is needed

Johor sits at the southern tip of Malaysia, minutes away from neighbouring Singapore. Lesser known than the nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, and less developed than its most populous state of Selangor, Johor – and its capital Johor Bahru – are rapidly rising in prominence.

29 August 2024

The Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive: what to expect (and why more detail is needed)

The Federal Government's commitment to fostering a Future Made in Australia is set to introduce significant incentives for businesses engaged in the critical minerals sector.

22 July 2024

Future Gas Strategy – Transitioning towards net zero

On 9 May 2024, the Federal Government released the Future Gas Strategy, which will guide the Australian Government’s policymaking to support Australia’s economic transition to net zero.

14 May 2024

Carbon Markets Regulatory Tracker

As Australia transitions to a low-carbon economy, we see carbon markets play an increasing role to help achieve net zero ambitions. Staying on top of deadlines and developments is essential.

26 March 2024

Climate litigation review 2023: disputes heat up (no cool change ahead)

The global trend of increased climate litigation showed no signs of abating in 2023. Several new proceedings were instituted in Australia, including by regulators as they take an increasingly active approach particularly in relation to ‘greenwashing’.

21 February 2024

Driving ESG Accountability – Regular Reassessment is crucial

In the rapidly changing environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape, regularly reassessing commitments and practices is critical.

19 February 2024

Sleeping Carbon Giant Awakes: China’s Renewed Voluntary Carbon Market is Here – What You Need to Know

The long-awaited renewal of the China Certified Emission Reductions (CCER) market is expected to drive trading activity, develop the market and spur innovation. This is a critical step towards China reaching its ‘30.60’ decarbonisation target: peak emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.

26 January 2024

Climate Active Reforms: dumping “carbon neutral” and getting real with direct emissions reductions

On Friday 20 October, the Commonwealth Government announced its proposed updates to the Australian Government’s Climate Active certification program.

02 November 2023

The Safeguard Mechanism is now law – here’s your to-do list for Australia’s new carbon rules

The Federal Government has reformed the Safeguard Mechanism to put Australia’s largest industrial emitters on a pathway to net zero by 2050.

08 August 2023

Green is the new black! Australia and Singapore trailblaze with ‘first-of-its-kind’ Green Economy Agreement

On 18 October 2022 trade ministers in Australia and Singapore signed the Green Economy Agreement (GEA).

20 October 2022

Chapter 2: Powering a net zero world

In 2020, 85% of China’s primary energy needs were met with fossil fuels and 72% in Australia. This is the base from which China and Australia must transform their energy generation and use.

14 September 2022