Australian superannuation funds are strengthening Net Zero engagement policies as new research reveals the big four banks have provided A$43.4 billion to major fossil fuel companies since the Paris Agreement.
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The MSCI-Swiss Re analysis comes as COP30, the UN's annual climate change conference, gets underway in Brazil.
In the latest edition of AsianInvestor's op-ed series, a veteran venture capitalist writes that producing abundant, reliable and sustainable energy is the defining challenge of our time.
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In this latest edition of our insider op-ed series, a development finance leader reveals how British International Investment is bridging Southeast Asia's climate funding gap through innovative financing that turns ambition into action.
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Extreme global warming threatens the very foundation of the financial sector. The only solution may be tougher regulation on polluters and faster adoption of clean energy.
Aid experts say the massive shortfall caused by the withdrawal of US funding requires regional governments and investors to step up to the plate.
With long-term emissions targets in sight, Singlife is embedding sustainability deeper into its business DNA—balancing regulatory readiness with investment practicality.
With a $10 million investment, the foundation is launching Asia's first verified credit system for early coal plant retirement, backed by corporate buyers including Amazon and Mastercard.
From flood defense to heat-resistant crops, climate adaptation sectors offer scalable targets, strong margins, and double-digit growth—if investors can spot them early.
As a global non-profit, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste continues to strengthen funding for infrastructure, technology, and community initiatives, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
The life insurer is the latest addition to companies to commit to the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) in Hong Kong, a standard that guides companies to set their emission reduction targets.
China Investment Corporation has ramped up allocations to sustainable investments and sustainability-focused managers across both public and private markets, leveraging its proprietary ESG model.
