FL Green Mekong Sole Co Ltd
Laos
Operates an integrated rice-fish farming system where fish waste fertilises the rice and fish feed on local phytoplankton, crustaceans and bio-converted food waste, with solar powered irrigation.
About ACEBA
Catalyst for Business Action on Circular Economy in Southeast Asia
The ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) is a dynamic and growing ASEAN-centric, business-led alliance focused on advancing the circular economy transition in Southeast Asia. Its mission is to drive business action through peer learning, knowledge sharing, networking, and advocacy.
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Net Zero for Climate, Nature and Environment
Circular Economy advances the net zero target by addressing the unsustainable extraction and use of materials and natural resources as common root cause of the triple climate, nature and pollution crises.
Resource Circularity, Efficiency and Substitution
Circular Economy targets closed loop use of materials and other natural resources through resource circularity, resource efficiency and resource substitution.
Responsible Business
Circular Economy demonstrates business taking its responsibility for the impacts on environment and society of the materials and other natural resources that are used throughout the lifecycle of its products and services.
Ideation and Co-Creation
Circular Economy frames ideation and co-creation by business and in its value chains to innovate and develop circular product and service solutions.
Net Benefits
Circular Economy aims for net socio-economic benefit, including from de-risking the economy and society from the impacts of unsustainable extraction and use of materials and other natural resources.
Our Alliance
ACEBA is a responsibility initiative of and for businesses and industries in Southeast Asia. It unites organizations and enterprises committed to leading by example in adopting circular economy solutions tailored to the region's needs, and benefiting businesses, governments, and communities.
Country Leads
Country leads are business membership organizations operating in ASEAN member states. They represent ACEBA within their home countries, encourage national business participation, and lead national advocacy and support efforts.
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
Indonesia
Kadin Indonesia was established in 1968, and designated in 1987 as the hub organization for Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises, cooperatives, and private enterprises. The business network of Kadin Indonesia covers all provinces, cities, and municipalities in the country, and encompasses business associations in all sectors of the economy.
Thailand Environment Institute (TEI)
Thailand
The Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI) is a non-profit, non-governmental, organization, focusing on environmental and sustainable development issues. It was established in May 1993 in order to drive sound environmental policies; assist community on natural resources management; raise public awareness on environmental and sustainable development; and provide training to strengthen environmental management capacity.
Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
Philippines
Founded in 1903, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is a civil service organization (CSO) and business membership organization (BMO) composed of businessmen, merchants, professionals, and entrepreneurs. CCCI is one of the largest and most prominent local business service organizations in the Philippines, with over 800 member companies and business associations coming from various sectors such as trade and industry, service, and ICT.
Participants
ACEBA participants pledge to champion the circular economy through strategic actions. They promote circular economy principles in their business dealings, advocate to government and stakeholders, develop and implement circular solutions in their products and services, and communicate the impacts of their initiatives through transparent reporting.
Laos
Tai Baan Crafts
Laos
A certified fair trade enterprise promoting Laotian textile handicrafts. It fully practices the environmental principles of the World Fair Trade Organisation, uses cotton and silk and applies natural dyestuffs for cotton dyeing and non-hazardous chemical dyes for silk dyeing.
Surplus Indonesia
Indonesia
Demand for near-expiry, overstock, and imperfect products is growing rapidly. However, there is still no large-scale solution that connects these goods with buyers. Surplus Indonesia fills this gap by helping businesses recover the value of unsold products and by reducing environmental impact. This creates a positive outcome for both business growth and the planet.
Knai Bang Chatt Cambodia Co. Ltd.
Cambodia
Located in Kep, formerly known as Cambodia’s Riviera in the 1960s, Knai Bang Chatt is a coastal resort promoting regenerative travel, environmental stewardship, and sustainable local livelihoods.
Business CasePartners
ACEBA is an initiative of ARAIBA Sdn Bhd, a purpose-driven, not-for-profit business organization registered in Malaysia which takes forward the initiatives of the former ASEAN CSR Network in promoting responsible, inclusive, resilient and sustainable enterprises in ASEAN. ACEBA is further developed and implemented in collaboration with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) and its set-up has been supported by the EU funded SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component.
EU SWITCH-Asia
The SWITCH-Asia Programme facilitates cooperation, strengthens networking, and builds a platform for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) learning, policymaking, and programming in the region. It supports the public and private sectors in addressing the triple planetary crises, and meeting international commitments, including the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
East Asia Business Council
The East Asia Business Council was established in 2003 on the recommendations of the East Asia Study Group, endorsed by ASEAN+3 Leaders. Its creation gave EABC an official mandate to represent the private sector in advancing regional integration and cooperation. The Council is composed of senior business leaders from ASEAN, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Resources
Unlocking the Circularity Opportunity: guidance to advance circul...
This publication aims to support Southeast Asian businesses with adopting Circular Economy. Firstly, this involves supporting businesses to navigate the why and what of Circular Economy. Why is Circul...
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Circular Business Check: A self-diagnostic tool for Small and Med...
The Circular Business Check (CBC) aims to support East Asian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to advance Circular Economy in a business-oriented, strategic and comprehensive manner, and monitor the...
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Circular Economy in Southeast Asia: Insights from an exploratory ...
An exploratory analysis of key features and drivers of the circularity initiatives of 75 businesses that were uncovered and documented with the support of EU SWITCH-Asia (https://www.aceba.co/business...
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ACEBA partners with Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
ACEBA and the LNCCI are collaborating to promote and support circular economy in the Lao business sector.
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Navigating the Circular Transition for Thai Businesses
The transition to a circular economy is rapidly becoming a business imperative for Thai companies seeking to remain competitive in domestic and international markets.
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Making Circular Economy Work: An Opportunity for Lao Businesses
ACEBA and LNCCI Partnership Launch, Business Forum, and Starter Training in Lao PDR.
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