Sustainable Finance

Impact finance is growing rapidly in Asia, but not rapidly enough. The financing gap to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is now estimated to be over $4 trillion, with Asia likely to bear much of the cost. Impact finance could be an important part of the solution, but bringing it to scale will require investment in intellectual infrastructure (especially disclosure standards), a commitment to partner more efficiently, and development of impact finance expertise in the region.

“Essential Concepts of Sustainable Finance” offers a comprehensive guide on integrating sustainability into financial systems, emphasizing regulatory frameworks, reporting standards, and investment strategies for sustainable development.

Sustainable finance principles can be applied in the healthcare industry through impact investments, underscoring how financial investments are strategically used to foster novel and innovative solutions alongside economic growth.

Business impacts are complex, contextual, and dynamic. How far can global sustainability standards measure reality? A new book, Measuring Good Business, examines the limits and future of data in sustainable finance. It proposes more customized, bottom-up numbers that empower stakeholders to better understand impacts.

Environmental issues typically involve various objective scientific studies. Practitioners may need to recognize the importance of science-based governance and embrace the core principles of pursuing human health and well-being when conducting environmental impact assessment.