Ep83 Is ESG a Western Trend? Navigating Sustainability in Asia with Nana Li

Ep83 Is ESG a Western Trend? Navigating Sustainability in Asia with Nana Li

Author: Joseph Jacobelli April 30, 2026 Duration: 37:31
Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.com Our guest is Nana Li, a stewardship expert who's just written a handbook on navigating sustainability across Asia Pacific. She walks us through why the money decisions happening in Asia actually shape global sustainability, not the other way around. We explore how China's state-led approach and Japan's demographic crisis are forcing real innovation in automation and energy transition. You'll get insights into why "guanxi" and energy security matter more than...

Hosted by author, analyst, and investor Joseph Jacobelli, The Asia Climate Finance Podcast offers a grounded, practical look at how capital and commerce are responding to environmental pressures across the continent. Each conversation moves beyond theoretical discussion to examine the real-world mechanics of funding green technology, managing climate risk, and building sustainable business models. Joseph brings together a range of experienced voices from the field-investors, entrepreneurs, and policy thinkers-to unpack the complexities of decarbonisation and where the opportunities lie. This isn't just about high-level trends; it's about the operational challenges and financial innovations shaping Asia's future. The discussions provide actionable insight for professionals looking to understand the intersection of profit and planet, making sense of a rapidly shifting landscape. Tune into this non-profit podcast for candid analysis that cuts through the noise, helping you grasp the economic and investment implications of the region's climate transition.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

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Ep47 Asia RE projects development “101”, ft Steve Shi, Sungrow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:14
Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.com In this episode, we focus on a crucial part of climate-related business and finance: the creation of renewable energy projects. This is a significant step towards a cleaner energy futur…
Ep45 Offshore wind in 2023 and beyond, ft Mark Hutchison, GWEC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:17
Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.com The world’s offshore wind installed capacity reached 117 gigawatts in 2023, up 50% over 2022. It is projected to reach 320 GW by 2030. We discuss with Asia energy markets veteran Mark H…