Navigating ESG Integration in Global Supply Chains: The Role of Sustainable Finance in Driving Change [World Tour Asia-Pacific 2024]

Research from Societe Generale earlier this year highlighted that “Asia Pacific's sustainable finance market has reached a pivotal moment”. The worldwide outstanding amount of green, social and sustainability loans, bonds and similar instruments has exploded from less than $100 billion in 2015 to $4.5 trillion in 2022, according to Precedence Research1. Despite the reduction in annual activity for 2023, the value of this market is expected to grow by 20% a year for the next decade to reach almost $30 trillion by 2032. Much of that growth will come in Asia Pacific (APAC) as it catches up with Europe and North America and, in some areas, overtakes them. However, it’s not just the size of the market that gives us reason to be positive. The conclusion is that technology is advancing, capital is flowing, policymakers are acting, and momentum is building.

To capitalize on that momentum, hear from Elena Kan, Head of Propositions, HSBC; Meng Leng Lim, Executive Director, OCBC Bank; Eric Tran, Head of Sustainability, Transaction Banking APAC, BNP Paribas; and Jared Thng, Account Manager, EcoVadis this is discussion as they explore: - How can businesses leverage on sustainable finance options to accelerate their involvement and change towards a green economy. - Why should businesses integrate sustainability considerations into their supply chain or green financing - What are the key factors financial institutions take into consideration when setting out to support a successful implementation of supply chain sustainable financing - including target setting (what are the right metrics), performance monitoring (what tools / platforms that help enhance this) and most importantly – collaboration amongst those in the end-to-end value chain. - As green financing continues to evolve and grow, what are the key factors the financial institutions and businesses can collaborate on to prepare for the future of green financing.