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This webinar unveiled the latest thought leadership paper by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and S&P Global Sustainable1 on the climate crisis and its impacts in Asia-Pacific, highlighting critical findings on natural disasters, financial risks for institutions, and regional challenges.
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This fireside chat explores BBVA's sustainability journey, highlighting its achievement as Europe's most sustainable bank according to S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
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Driving Climate Action – Responsible Investment in Asia
July 05, 2024With increasing climate-related risks, the urgency to tackle climate change through responsible investment practices has never been more apparent. The webinar offers valuable insights from investment professionals on climate-related risks and opportunities and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
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The production of iron and steel is responsible for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. This webinar addresses the urgency of providing cost-competitive green iron and steel. We will explore the need for capital to deploy mature technologies like zero-emissions electric arc furnaces and recycling, as well as to scale emerging technologies.
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Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent 90% of businesses worldwide. In Asia's fast-paced economic landscape, MSMEs are pivotal for growth and innovation. This webinar delves into how sustainable finance can empower these MSMEs, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities of sustainable financing for MSMEs.
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The green bond market in Asia has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, driven by the increasing awareness among investors and issuers about the significance of sustainable financing in addressing climate change and fostering environmental sustainability. Our expert speakers from HKMA, HSBC, and Goldman Sachs explore the case study of the tokenized green bond issuances and discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding digital assets and green finance.
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Data Empowers Climate Actions
January 09, 2024Digital technologies and data have proven to be a key tool in addressing the urgency and scale of the climate crisis. In this webinar, speaker discussed the crucial role of data in combating climate change and the latest developments in carbon data infrastructure, data-based assessment, and digital solutions.
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Powering the Future: Innovations in Energy Efficiency
November 09, 2023To meet the growing energy demands and achieve the climate objectives set forth in the Paris Agreement, annual clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies need to increase to US$2.8 trillion by the early 2030s. As more investors recognize the importance of climate action, there is a growing movement towards sustainable investing and financing. At this roundtable, speakers discussed the emerging investment and financing trends in decarbonization and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in driving energy efficiency.
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The sustainable finance market has seen a steady development in the last decade, experiencing a phase of exponential growth. During the launch event of the Alliance and Crédit Agricole CIB (CACIB)‘s thought leadership paper, the expert panel deep dived into the importance and core elements of green banking in emerging markets, how to help clients transit towards green banking, and challenges of promoting green and sustainable finance in the Asian region.
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Accelerating Energy Efficiency Through Financial Structures
February 28, 2023To achieve the energy and climate goals set by countries around the world, it is crucial to look for new ways to transform the energy sector, which is responsible for three-quarters of global emissions. How can financial institutions drive energy efficiency solutions? Marshal Salant, Global Head of Clean Energy Finance Group at Citi, shared the overview of energy efficiency financing, how financial institutions overcome the current financing hurdles, and future financing trends.
