Germany and Australia signed a $660 million deal to strengthen green hydrogen supply chains, equally funded by both governments. The agreement aims to provide European buyers for Australia’s renewable hydrogen...
TotalEnergies Joins Japan’s First Low-Carbon Hydrogen Fund TotalEnergies has entered the “Japan Hydrogen Fund” as an investor during its first close. The fund, initially endowed with over $400 million, is...
The Big Picture Australia’s mandatory climate reporting starts January 1, 2025, following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill. Royal Assent is expected...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to dedicating 50% of its annual lending to climate finance by 2030, significantly increasing its previous target of 35%. This forms part of...
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has launched two new equity funds under its Active Beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs) range: the BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable Japan UCITS ETF and the...
AVPN, Asia’s largest network of social investors, has awarded $5 million in grants through its APAC Sustainability Seed Fund (SSF) 2.0. Supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),...
A recent report by the Actuaries Institute reveals a concerning rise in home insurance affordability stress in Australia. The “Home Insurance Affordability and Home Loans at Risk Report,” authored by...
IBM’s “Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives” offers a comprehensive roadmap for Asia Pacific businesses to harness technology for sustainability. Despite the growing importance of sustainable practices, only 21% of organizations...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is thriving in Japan, contrasting sharply with global trends where ESG momentum is slowing. Japan’s balanced approach has made it more attractive to corporations...