Category: ESG Asia
CBRE has significantly bolstered its sustainability advisory capabilities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by acquiring Paia Consulting, a specialist sustainability consulting firm based in Singapore. This strategic acquisition doubles...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) wrapped up its Tokyo meeting with a strong call for action on trade, digitalization, and climate response. Urgent Economic and Climate Action “Tackling trade...
Deutsche Bank has introduced BASF’s first sustainability-linked payables finance program in Asia, targeting operations in China. This tailored solution meets global standards while catering to local business needs. The program...
SAEL group has successfully issued its first US dollar-denominated green bonds, raising $305 million in the international markets. This marks a significant milestone, providing the company access to a deeper,...
Cyan Renewables (“Cyan”), Asia’s leading offshore wind services platform, announced its acquisition of Australian offshore marine services provider MMA Offshore (“MMA”) (ASX) for A$1.1B (US$702M). This landmark deal makes Cyan...
KPMG has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Sustainability/ESG Program Management Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. Why it matters The report emphasizes KPMG’s robust suite of digital tools...
The HKSAR Government has successfully launched an HK$25 billion green bond offering, denominated in Renminbi (RMB), US dollars (USD), and euro (EUR) under the Government Sustainable Bond Programme. Key Details:...
China has announced a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions in its coal power industry, emphasizing the use of innovative technologies such as green ammonia, biomass, and carbon capture, utilization,...
ESG Due Diligence Rising in Priority ESG due diligence is becoming a critical priority for Australian dealmakers, mirroring global trends. According to KPMG’s ESG due diligence study, 71% of investors...
In-Depth Analysis: ASIFMA’s ISSB Standards Report ASIFMA Asset Management Group (AAMG) has unveiled a comprehensive report on the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards across Asia. This first-of-its-kind...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a climate finance program in Thailand, partnering with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE). The...
Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance Ltd. (MBAFC), part of the Mercedes-Benz Mobility group, has achieved a significant milestone by issuing its first Green Auto Loan Asset-Backed Security (ABS) in the Chinese Interbank...
The seminar on “Green Fintech: Catalyst for Scaling Sustainable Finance”, which focused on green finance technology, was one of the key events of Hong Kong Green Week held by the...
To catalyze a viable blue finance market, foster green bonds and support smaller businesses in Vietnam, IFC is providing a financing package of $150 million to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank,...
FedEx continues to make inroads in deploying lower-emissions fleets and facilities in the region and increased its engagement with community sustainability initiatives Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest...
Key Impact Points: A Bloomberg survey of over 150 market participants from the banking, insurance, securities, and technology sectors who attended the Bloomberg Sustainable Finance Forum in Shanghai revealed significant...
Agreements with China Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank aim at financing infrastructure and industry in Brazil The Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC),...
In a bid to enhance supply chain transparency and sustainability, Indonesia will launch a digital dashboard by August to monitor key agricultural commodities such as palm oil, coffee, and rubber....
Singapore published an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) which identifies the key threats and vulnerabilities in environmental crimes ML that Singapore is exposed to, and outlines...
Neste and the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group have signed an agreement for the purchase of 1,000 tons of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. This will make SIA and Scoot, the...
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