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It notes a gap between Asian consumers' sustainable intent and action, partly due to misleading marketing, while highlighting a trend toward mandatory climate disclosures in countries like India, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cleancre-000030#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Fossil fuel companies in Asia use reward programs and partnerships with banks to create fuel credit cards that build brand loyalty and incentivize consumption. Examples include Hindustan Petroleum and IndianOil in India, PTT's Blue Card in Thailand, and Shell's ShARe rewards app in the Philippines.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cleancre-000030#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Companies employ high-value prize giveaways and televised events to motivate increased fuel spending. 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