ESG

With renewables now cost-competitive, investors are pivoting to grid modernisation and storage solutions where ageing infrastructure, AI-driven power demand and geopolitical complexities collide, industry experts say.

A new report recommends greater focus on CSR and formalised standards that would improve corporate impact and create greater transparency and opportunity for investors.

CIO Richard Chan outlines the insurer's multifaceted strategy for selecting third-party managers, highlighting a robust blend of factors.

Record clean energy investment and robust government incentives are positioning Australia to capitalise on shifting global markets, as major asset owners increasingly target the country's renewable sector.

Asia's sustainable fund markets saw 41 new products launched in the second quarter with Thailand's incentive scheme driving the surge, and Japan reversing its 11-quarter outflow streak.

APG Asset Management's strategic partnership with renewable energy developer Octopus Australia signals growing international confidence in the country's energy transition.

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.

The alternative asset manager has partnered with Japanese multinational Hitachi and global commodities trader Hartree Partners to fund battery energy storage systems and promote sustainable digital technologies in the country.

The $200 million initiative aims to draw investment for projects including energy storage, e-fuels, smart mobility, renewables and green data centres.

Even as sectors like aviation slow a global energy transition drive, the Singapore state investor is upping sustainable living investment in its $324 billion portfolio.

As transition finance gains momentum across Asian markets, investors are turning attention to underfunded natural capital solutions that blend climate resilience with commercial returns.

As Asian institutions race to meet 2030 climate targets, new transition-focused investment products and evolving market standards are creating fresh opportunities for investors.