ESG

A majority of investors achieved or exceeded financial targets through impact investing, challenging perceptions of profitability trade-offs, a new survey reveals.

The Danish government and development fund are redoubling efforts to mobilise private capital for several environmental initiatives, with Asia a key focus. A state official told AsianInvestor about their progress.

Energy transition investing and net-zero commitments are lower in the region, according to a global survey of asset owners and their representatives.

China Investment Corporation has ramped up allocations to sustainable investments and sustainability-focused managers across both public and private markets, leveraging its proprietary ESG model.

Malaysia largest state pension fund sees institutions leading sustainability efforts through policy engagement and innovative investments, a trend that extends to emerging markets across the broader Southeast Asian region.

The environment-focused non-profit organisation hopes to encourage more private market participation in impact investing initiatives through its deal-making.

Durraini Baharuddin, group chief investment officer at Malaysia's MNRB Group, outlines the main local sectors investors will be watching with high interest in the months ahead. Other experts also weighed in.

Australian and British pension funds want the UK's National Wealth Fund to focus on higher risk net-zero industries where it can play a valuable role bridging gaps in capital markets.

Against a war-torn global backdrop, executives at the Norwegian pension fund and Japanese brewer Kirin talk about their exits from businesses operating in Gaza, Myanmar and elsewhere.

The high-inflation and high-rate environment, coupled with regulations, add to asset owners’ pressure when navigating low-carbon transition investing.

The global life insurer and Malaysian pension fund both shared their approaches to green investments, local market challenges, and combating greenwashing.

As asset managers curb support for shareholder votes, a debate rages between investors' fiduciary responsibilities and pursuing sustainability goals.