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The study evaluates the effect of governance variables and economic growth on ASEAN energy transition, from 2000 to 2020, using FMOLS, DOLS, FE-OLS, and MMQR regression. It finds that economic growth promotes energy transition. Hence, as these ASEAN countries grow economically, the use of renewable resources increases more rapidly than non-renewable energy sources.

Indonesia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 by transitioning to renewables, electrification, energy efficiency improvements, and Carbon Capture and Storage, despite a projected 375% increase in final energy consumption by 2060 from 2018 levels.

This study emphasizes the need for ASEAN countries to decarbonize their power sector, suggesting a mix of strategies including switching from coal to gas, implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) in fossil fuel plants, and further utilizing renewable sources like hydropower, biomass, solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, and geothermal, while addressing sustainability and technological challenges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

The paper assesses ten decarbonization technologies for the ASEAN power sector, emphasizing the need for simultaneous use of fossil and non-fossil technologies. It highlights the potential of switching from coal to gas and implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) for high decarbonization, proposing eleven first-mover CCS projects. Renewable options, such as hydropower and biomass, are considered, with solar photovoltaic showing medium potential. Wind energy needs further research, and geothermal resources are underutilized in Indonesia and the Philippines, requiring supportive government policies. The paper offers recommendations for rapid decarbonization in the ASEAN power sector.

This study extends past studies on the linkage between ESG or sustainability performance and compensation for board directors. Consistent with the notion of the agency and stakeholder theories, sustainability-friendly firms should give their directors incentives to encourage high sustainability performance.

This study proposes evaluating trade activities from both economic and resource perspectives so that sustainable and resilient trade can be achieved. Although these findings provide valuable insights to BRI-involved Chinese provinces and ASEAN countries, these insights can also be shared by other trade partners since similar challenges may exist in their trade activities.

The objective of this study is to select the technologies that have the highest potential to decarbonize the power sector of the ten countries of ASEAN and then draw policy implications.

This study recommends an effective adaptation initiatives at local level and its integration into existing development plans.

This study focuses on green house gases reduction from the use of rooftop solar energy in Thai industries.