The world as we know it has entered an era of unprecedented uncertainty and fragility. From the Covid-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis, these major macroeconomic forces have thwarted progress on the Global Goals and nowhere is this more evident than in Asia.
The latest UN report on the Sustainable Development Goals — a collection of 17 interlinked targets adopted by all nations for a more sustainable future by 2030 — revealed that Covid-19 and the continued regression on climate action and resource use have caused the biggest slowdown in pace since the targets were set in 2015. Southeast Asia and the Pacific are particularly lagging.
Amid a diverging geopolitical landscape marked by rising energy prices, higher inflation, slower growth and increasing commodity prices, the role of sustainable finance in driving stability and investments into a sustainable and equitable future is more important than ever.
As we face an increasing triple planetary crisis – climate, nature, and pollution — there is an urgent need to align finance with sustainability, with all parties working towards shared goals of building a more resource-efficient industry, boosting green growth and economic development which provides green jobs and accelerating sustainable consumption and production.
The Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 has accelerated pledges worldwide, with some 90 per cent of GDP now covered by net zero commitments. The latest IPCC report has called for a re-think of any further investments into fossil fuels – albeit complicated energy security concerns in the wake of the Ukraine war – and identified five key areas in urgent need of investment capital. McKinsey analysis indicates that a net-zero transition would require $150 trillion of capital spending, with two-thirds of it in developing economies.
Themed ‘The role of sustainable finance in a disrupted world’, Unlocking capital for sustainability 2022 will convene its annual meeting of leading minds and actors from across government, financial institutions, business and civic society to discuss ways to progress sustainable finance in this region and beyond.
September 21, 2022
Hybrid | Four Seasons, Singapore
The world as we know it has entered an era of unprecedented uncertainty and fragility. From the Covid-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis, these major macroeconomic forces have thwarted progress on the Global Goals and nowhere is this more evident than in Asia.
The latest UN report on the Sustainable Development Goals — a collection of 17 interlinked targets adopted by all nations for a more sustainable future by 2030 — revealed that Covid-19 and the continued regression on climate action and resource use have caused the biggest slowdown in pace since the targets were set in 2015. Southeast Asia and the Pacific are particularly lagging.
Amid a diverging geopolitical landscape marked by rising energy prices, higher inflation, slower growth and increasing commodity prices, the role of sustainable finance in securing a sustainable and equitable future is more important than ever.
September 1, 2022
Virtual
How can Malaysia continue to attract capital to build climate resilience and green infrastructure in the coming decades?
In Unlocking capital for sustainability 2022: Malaysia, we focus on how the nation can become a more attractive market for sustainable investment, and how it can deploy the capital it raises effectively. The panel, which will bring together public and private stakeholders, as well as sustainability and financial experts, will uncover invaluable insights into the growth potential in Malaysia's journey to a low-carbon future.
September 8, 2022
Virtual
Fresh from a highly contested election, the president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr has pledged a new chapter for the country of 110 million people. All eyes are now on his policy initiatives and whether he will fulfil his campaign promises to solve the country’s development challenges.
This 8 September, Eco-Business Philippines and its partners will gather the country’s senior policy and business leaders as well as sustainability and finance experts to discuss the state of play and the road ahead for the Philippines under the Marcos presidency.
September 6, 2022
Virtual
Drawing on the experience of professionals from the sustainability and finance industries as well as experts from the private and public sector, Eco-Business invites you to join us in the dialogue ‘Investment Opportunities in Indonesia's Green Growth’, which will provide insights on Indonesia’s green growth journey.
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UN Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
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BDO Unibank
BDO is a full-service universal bank in the Philippines, providing a complete array of industry-leading products and services including Lending (corporate and consumer), Deposit-taking, Foreign Exchange, Brokering, Trust and Investments, Credit Cards, Retail Cash Cards, Corporate Cash Management and Remittances. Through its local subsidiaries, the Bank offers Investment Banking, Private Banking, Leasing and Finance, Rural Banking, Life Insurance, Insurance Brokerage, and Online and Traditional Stock Brokerage services.
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UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of about 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. We believe in being a responsible financial services provider and we are committed to making a difference in the communities in which we operate.
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ERM
At ERM, sustainability is our business. As the largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
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MIOTECH
MioTech uses artificial intelligence to solve the sustainability, climate change, carbon emissions reduction, and social responsibility challenges faced by financial institutions, corporations, governments and individuals. Its comprehensive coverage of ESG data helps financial institutions make the right decisions in green finance and responsible investments. Its software helps corporations manage ESG reporting, improve energy efficiency, track and reduce carbon emissions. Its app builds green-conscious communities and promotes low-carbon lifestyles among individuals.
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Rebound Plastic Exchange
Rebound Plastic Exchange is the global, quality-assured platform for plastic feedstock, that enables buyers and sellers to efficiently trade recycled plastic with trust and confidence. The platform aims to increase the efficiency of recycling plastic at scale, provide new economic opportunities and reduce the impact of plastic pollution on our planet.
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Climate Governance Malaysia
Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) is the country chapter for the World Economic Forum's Climate Governance Initiative, whose purpose is specifically to raise awareness about the top financial risks arising from the climate emergency amongst non-executive directors. This Initiative has laid out 8 clear and comprehensive principles to help guide boards of directors. CGM was the second country chapter in the world to be launched and first in Asia.
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EU Asean Business Council
The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) is the primary voice for European Business within the ASEAN region. The overarching objective of the EU-ABC is to promote changes in policies, rules and regulations so that European businesses can more easily invest and develop their businesses in ASEAN, benefiting not only their own shareholders but local economies and populations as well.
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Global Compact Network Singapore
GCNS is the leading voice on corporate sustainability, GCNS drives multi-stakeholder action to forge a more sustainable future, founded on the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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IFC
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources.
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Jakarta Investment Centre
Jakarta Investment Centre (JIC) is an investment promotion agency within the Department for Investment and Integrated One Stop Service, Jakarta Capital CityGovernment. Through one-on-one meeting, networking session, and FGD, JIC aims to promote investment potential in various promising projects along with its related policies in Jakarta.
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UNDP GCTISD
The Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development (GCTISD) is a joint initiative by the Government of Singapore and the United Nations Development Programme which aims at identifying and co-creating technological solutions for sustainable development. GCTISD curates partnerships, identifies solutions and connects partners and innovations with UNDP’s global network for sustainable development.
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World Climate Foundation
The World Climate Foundation is the most influential global platform focusing on accelerating action and creating impact for fighting climate change, restoring biodiversity and ensuring health resilience.We facilitate large-scale collaboration between governments, businesses, financial institutions and international organisations, enabling the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive future. We promote cross-sectoral partnerships that accelerate innovation in technologies, policies and investments and promote demand to deliver solutions for climate, biodiversity and health.
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