Asia’s path to a greener future
Foreword
Stuart Wilson, Head of Sustainability, Eastspring Investments
Identifying opportunities for investment is key to helping raise the capital needed to solve the climate challenge in Asia and to support the energy transition to one that is just and inclusive. Decarbonising Asian economies requires a multi-faceted approach, combining swift and incisive policy responses that reduce carbon emissions while ensuring that the emerging middle class continues to have access to affordable energy and transport. For Asian investors, continued decarbonisation and progress matters. With targets enunciated in country net zero pledges, governments are increasingly emboldened to advance climate ambitions. The onus is also on corporations to support these ambitions by taking action to make their operations more sustainable. Technological innovation is key to hitting the region’s climate targets. As decarbonisation technologies continue to develop and become a salient part of just transition efforts in the region, identifying investable opportunities to scale these innovations will allow investors to make the most impact with their capital. The development of an investable ecosystem will also help to attract and retain a significant base of domestic and international capital. This whitepaper, written by Economist Impact, explores meaningful emerging technologies in agriculture, transport, and waste, with the potential to be impactful, scalable and fundable. This research hopes to shed light on the significance these up- and-coming technologies have on the region’s path to a cleaner future. Armed with the right information, we can empower populations and investors to make choices that will propel us towards a net zero world.
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