The original press release from Asia Platinum Capital Berhad can be found here.
May 26 2025, Zurich - Leading carbon asset developer South Pole and impact investment and advisory company Asia Platinum Capital Berhad (APC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of high-integrity carbon assets across Southeast Asia and Oceania, marking a major milestone for climate action in the region. The MoU was signed at the ASEAN Leadership & Partnership Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, where South Pole was represented by Ladaporn Khunikakorn, Regional Director, Climate Projects - Southeast Asia and Oceania.
The partnership with APC will help channel climate finance into nature and innovation projects that will drive measurable climate impact in Southeast Asia, which is increasingly becoming a hub for carbon finance. To date, South Pole's portfolio of climate action projects has helped reduce over 200 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions across the world, accelerated low-carbon transformations across several sectors, and provided measurable benefits to communities vulnerable to climate change.
Ms. Ladaporn Khunikakorn, Regional Director, Climate Projects - Southeast Asia and Oceania, South Pole said:
"South Pole is excited to work with APC in scaling high-impact climate projects that contribute to meaningful carbon reductions while unlocking long-term investment opportunities across Southeast Asia. This partnership supports our mission to deliver true climate impact for all, leveraging the power of carbon markets and accelerating much needed low-carbon transformations".
The MoU signing ceremony was led by APC CEO Ramlie Kamsari and witnessed by APC Chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan and Senior Minister of Cambodia Dr Sok Siphana, who also serves as Honorary Advisor to the ASEAN Economic Club (AEC).Three strategic partnerships were announced and signed by APC at the Forum (South Pole, Group KS & EDENA, and Integral Omni Inspire). These strategic collaborations aim to drive regional transformation in climate finance, next-generation technologies, and ESG integration across ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Mr. Ramlie Kamsari, CEO, Asia Platinum Capital Berhad said: "Each of these partnerships reflects our firm belief that technology and smart partnerships are key to unlocking the true potential of ESG transformation across the region," said Mr. Ramlie Kamsari. "We are honored to work alongside visionary partners who share our long-term commitment to creating carbon wealth, impact investment, and inclusive green development."
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In line with its mission to deliver true climate impact for all, South Pole has used the power of markets to help channel climate finance to over 850 projects in more than 50 countries across the globe. To date, these projects have helped reduce over 200 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, accelerated low-carbon transformations across several sectors, and provided measurable benefits to communities vulnerable to climate change.
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