Today, green bonds and sustainability-linked loans represent two of the emerging features of the finance sector driven by growing interest toward sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance concerns within Asia. The most prominent countries in green financing include China, Japan, and South Korea, including investment in renewable energy projects, energy efficient buildings, and sustainable agriculture.
Investment bankers should take this opportunity and build competence in ESG criteria and the rapidly changing world of green finance. As apart from fitting into investor priorities worldwide, they also unlock new opportunities in the rapidly growing sustainable finance market.