Decarbonize Thailand: 5 Innovative Startups Shaping Southeast Asia’s Green Economy by 2030

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In a world increasingly concerned with climate change, Southeast Asia stands at a precarious intersection, as a recent report by Bain & Temasek forecasts a potentially drastic hit. Should global temperatures rise by 3°C by 2070, this vibrant region could face economic losses soaring to a staggering USD 70 trillion. But fear not, dear reader, for even amidst these doomsday predictions, a shimmering beacon of hope glimmers in the form of the region’s budding green economy, anticipated to balloon to a robust USD 300 billion by 2030, capturing about 5% of Southeast Asia’s GDP. Offering a glimmer of optimism in these pressing times is the recent Decarbonize Thailand Symposium 2025, convened at True Digital Park on May 20th, where public and private leaders mingled with climate tech startups showcasing their innovative mettle.

Out of the multitude of solutions presented, five pioneering startups shone particularly bright, each proposing unique methods to curb carbon emissions and boost sustainability. The symposium posed a provocative question to these innovators: “If carbon could be transformed into anything, what would you turn it into?” Their responses, as we shall see, were as diverse as they were imaginative.

Helical Fusion: Taming Nuclear Fusion for a Sun-like Earth
Enter Helical Fusion, the ambitious Japanese startup led by Co-Founder and CEO Takaya Taguchi, who envisions harnessing the power of nuclear fusion. By recreating an ‘artificial sun on Earth,’ they aim to provide a sustainable and carbon-free energy future. At the heart of their innovation is the Helical Stellarator, a sophisticated reactor employing electromagnetic coils in a double-helix form to maintain plasma, ensuring continuous and safe operations. Fueled by the abundant and harmless seawater, this system promises to generate clean power with minimal radioactive waste. Set your calendars, for Helical Fusion aspires to unveil their first stable fusion-powered plant by 2034, with broader commercial operations on the horizon for the 2040s. When contemplating a post-fossil future, Taguchi mused, “With fusion, carbon can become a canvas for human creativity, freed from the shackles of combustion.”

CHOSEN: Electrifying Efficiently
It’s crucial to address the growing pains of electric vehicle adoption, and Thailand-based CHOSEN stands up to the task with its innovative solutions. Spearheaded by Worapoj Ruenrerngwong, CHOSEN has developed a cross-compatible EV charging platform and an electric load control system that efficiently prevents power overloads, all without expensive infrastructure upgrades. Already tested successfully with the Provincial Electricity Authority, their system boasts an impressive 70% energy savings. Aiming to weave ASEAN countries into a seamless energy management ecosystem, CHOSEN aspires for their technology to empower drivers as they traverse borders from Thailand to Vietnam. When queried about carbon’s potential transformation, Ruenrerngwong’s poetic answer was, “I’d turn carbon into a naturally decomposing entity that leaves no trace of harm on our planet.”

Continewm: Cooling in Style, the Japanese Way
What if your air conditioner could work smarter, not harder? Enter Continewm, the brainchild of Thomas GAL, offering a patented ceramic air filter infused with ingenious infrared-emitting elements. Installed into air conditioners, this innovation purifies air while also cutting energy consumption. As air dances through the mesh, negative ions diminish pollutants while water molecules transform into smaller clusters, enhancing cooling efficiency. Already a favorite in Japan and gaining traction around the world, Continewm’s approach to climate change is all-inclusive. When pressed on potential carbon conversions, Thomas quipped, “A diamond! A metaphor for turning pressure into value, crisis into opportunity.”

LOCOL: From Cacao to Cow Chow
Methane, methane, everywhere—courtesy of livestock. Enter the arena, Thai startup LOCOL, which is leveraging rejected, low-grade cacao pods to create a feed additive that slashes cattle methane emissions by nearly half! Co-Founder Hathaitanit Tongthong highlights that this cacao shouldn’t burden carbon footprints, as it’s a byproduct, not an end product. They’re piloting innovative feed forms, whether it’s mixed into the grub or presented as a lickable leisure block for cattle. LOCOL’s vision is bold, driven by principles of circular economies and savvy carbon reduction. When asked about carbon’s financial potential, Tongthong’s quick with the draw, “Money—for reinvestment into scalable planet-saving dreams.”

VEKIN: Decoding Carbon Emissions the Thai Way
Meet VEKIN, a titan of Thai deep tech that’s demystifying carbon footprints with AI and blockchain technology. Born as a carbon footprint validator, VEKIN has grown into a solution-rich platform simplifying sustainability for businesses of all sizes. Wave goodbye to cumbersome paperwork as VEKIN’s AI tools automate tasks, track emissions, and empower individuals with their CERO Carbon Wallet. Business Development Manager Wanut Kanerew advocates for transparency, dreaming aloud that one day, sneaker shoppers will be carbon-conscious. When envisioning carbon’s next big thing, Kanerew stated, “Verifiable credits, for data is the currency of sustainability.”

Each of these visionary startups represents a leap forward in decarbonizing Southeast Asia, with True Digital Park at the helm promoting collective climate ambitions. The Decarbonize Thailand Symposium, under the leadership of Charoen Pokphand Group’s Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, continues to be a rallying point for innovative strides, painting a verdant path forward for Southeast Asia’s emerging green economy.