While interest is growing in Apac, voluntary carbon markets are progressing slowly due to non-standardised regulations and a lack of clarity over underlying projects.
The Thai bourse is looking to provide listed companies with higher global connectivity through a revamped ESG benchmarking system, amid challenges in the country’s capital markets.
During a panel at the recent Sustainable Treasurer Forum, senior executives shared hurdles faced by Apac firms with large supply chains, as ESG requirements ramp up.
The Japanese bank has tapped into India’s microfinancing sector through a facility with Svatantra Microfin, which targets female entrepreneurs in India’s rural areas.
High costs and uncertain technologies still hinder the scalable use of cleaner fuels, in a marine market where 99% of firms still stick to traditional fuels.
Collaborative financing programmes and technology adoption can help drive decarbonisation efforts, before mandates from regulators kick in. In particular, there is a need to address Scope 3 emissions which come from ...
On the sidelines of an event discussing Hong Kong’s latest budget, Fung shared his views with CT on treasury management at a listed property giant, including liquidity, ESG and digitalisation.
CFOs’ roles, including in Apac, are starting to include ESG, M&A and driving change, as finance leaders exert more influence on business growth and other strategies, but barriers remain to becoming a CEO, according ...
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