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What is the value in #hydropower project development today? Certainly not the same as a few decades ago. ⚠ Established players struggle to keep up with change. 💚 Newcomers are pushing hard on ESG. 🧐 And the regulators... oh boy! REA Consult helps you to navigate the investment landscape in sustainable energy across Europe and South America. Talk to us!

🔎 #InsideSTOA STOA’s ESG Peer-to-peer event lived up to expectations! In a context of growing expectations from various stakeholders on ESG and Impact performance (customers, investors, lenders, regulator, public…), having an opportunity to advance the E&S agenda and discuss E&S topics was key. 💡📊 These two days of exchanges and conversations were an amazing opportunity to share knowledge, methodologies and case studies on specific topics. Case studies covered various sectors (hydropower, solar, wind, transport and logistics, health…) and countries (Uganda, Cameroon, Morocco, Malawi, Brazil). International standards (IFC Performance Standards) and European standards (European regulations on sustainable finance) were also discussed. 🌍💬 Each participant found some inspiration and is bringing back home some useful insights to implement on the ground. A big thank you to Alan Cochran, JCM Power; Denise Yoneya Shinohara, LinhaUni; Mohamed Cherif, Qair Group Catherine Minya, NHPC Marian Grabowski, Serengeti Energy; Julie Chevalerias, STOA; Natália Marques, LinhaUni; Theva Molina, STOA; Catherine Edet, STOA; Jimmy Mwalugha, Equator Energy; Ikram BGHIEL, Oncorad; Mehdi Diouri, BLS Emmanuel Kieti, Equator Energy; Karen Low, Serengeti Energy Ahmed BADRI, BLS for joining and sharing! Let’s continue to work together! 🤝 Find more information about the event ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efeu4wFb #STOA #Sustainability #ESG #Infrastructure #GlobalCollaboration

African Sustainability Fund aims to provide catalytic finance that maximises private sector investments in sustainable projects, particularly in renewable energy and climate resilience initiatives. It encourages more private capital to flow into sectors critical for sustainable development by improving the risk-return profile of investments. Sand K. Mba African Union African Development Bank Group #CatalyticFinance #PrivateSectorInvestment #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergyInvestment #ClimateResilience

Southeast Asia is confronted with a reality gap between its net-zero target and actual progress in its energy and green transition. The region grapples with structural constraints, including the dual challenge of balancing economic growth and energy transition, a mismatch in supply and demand due to geographical dispersion of renewable resources, limited incentives for carbon reduction, and inadequate access to financing. Specifically, an investment gap to fund the green transition persists, with an estimated $1.5 trillion needed by 2030, yet only $45 billion has been invested in dedicated green projects since 2021. These challenges require collective action for the region to stay on track for emission targets as Southeast Asia can leverage the green transition for competitive and economic growth beyond the net-zero target. For your weekend reading, explore this report from Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered, and Temasek: https://lnkd.in/gmJwTPxz #Investment #Finance #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #INA #Indonesia

[HKICPA Awards Recognise Towngas’ ESG Excellence] We are thrilled that Towngas is recognised at the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024, winning an ESG Award in the Hang Seng Index Category, reflecting our high standards of ESG practices and reporting.   We are committed to achieving carbon neutrality through energy transition and innovation. This includes the development of renewable energy, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, improvements in energy efficiency, and collaborative projects with universities and research institutes. We have taken concrete actions on these initiatives and showcased our efforts through comprehensive reporting.   The awards aim to encourage listed companies and public sector organisations to achieve excellence in corporate governance and ESG initiatives. They also honour those who exemplify best practices in Hong Kong, highlighting the importance of sustainable business practices. The assessment process is thorough and rigorous, involving expert panels of judges and reviewers that include senior figures from the financial market regulators, professional associations, investor groups and academia.   Looking forward, we shall continue to strive for ESG excellence, and work with stakeholders to create a sustainable world together. To learn more about our ESG achievements, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g5nMwWs5 #Towngas #CorporateGovernance #ESG #Excellence #Recognition

💡From 2015-2023, #RenewableEnergy investment reached $2882 bln, however, least developed countries received only 1.15% of the total. An enabling policy framework is needed to ensure a fair & inclusive #energytransition.

The Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye (MoIT), in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have signed a joint declaration on the establishment of the Türkiye Industrial Decarbonization Investment Platform (TIDIP). This initiative will facilitate Türkiye’s low-carbon transition in the industrial sector, in line with the country’s climate and development goals as outlined in the National Green Deal Action Plan, the National Development Plan, the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and 2053 Net-Zero target. Through the Platform, the Partners commit to advancing the transformation of Türkiye’s industrial sector from fossil fuel dependency to renewable energy sources and low-carbon production processes. By driving energy efficiency and fostering innovation, the Platform aims to secure the country’s economic competitiveness while enhancing energy security and promoting sustainable economic development. https://lnkd.in/gTiGk6t4

ESG is often seen as a blunt instrument, but it is highly nuanced once you begin exploring its nuts and bolts, especially in an African context. Where #oilandgas projects on the continent are concerned, #ESG should be built into project operations and administration. Insights by Robert Appelbaum and Dalit Anstey. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UH9ORT #Environmental #Social #Governance

At UKRSIBBANK we are dedicated to driving reconstruction of the Ukrainian economy capitalising on the best sustainability financing practices of BNP Parinas Group. UN Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement on Climate Change as well as European Green Deal are at the very heart of our ESG financing philosophy aiming at enabling “net-zero” transition and supporting creation of the positive environmental and social impact. Proud to be the part of the UKRSIBBANK cross-functional ESG financing development team, whose activity in 2024 has been marked by a number of tangible achievements. Here are a few of the most destingished ones: - We have put into action the system of identification of and channeling financing to the most environmentally and socially impactful Ukrainian businesses, defined as ESG Pure Players, operating in the areas of sustainable water, recycling economy and pollution prevention and control. - Having implemented Positive Impact Loan product we have managed to bring financing closer to the Ukrainian businesses seeking facilitation of their ESG purpose CAPEX programs. Opening up financing to a leading food processor to underpin a launch of low-carbon energy generating facility using biomass to power production process has been a vivid example of it. - We have embarked on the financing initiative to encourage adoption of the renewable energy generation as well cogeneration to foster power autonomy of the Ukrainian business sector and to enhance overall resilience of the Ukrainian energy system in the face of power outages induced by the war, thus, delivering social benefit, on the one hand, and contributing to harnessing CO2 emission, on the other. In 2025 we shall keep rolling the ball. Delighted to announce both KPI-linked and ESG rating linked loans, where cost of financing is linked to accomplishment of the sustainability performance targets, are among those innovative ESG products to roll out very soon. Wish everyone the greatest success in your ESG endeavours in 2025, while we will continue ramping up our capacity to support your most challenging sustainability projects ever more! The victory belongs to the most tenacious!

The African Sustainability Fund supports initiatives like the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), which aims to increase access to renewable energy. The fund helps mitigate risks related to energy insecurity and climate change impacts by investing in green mini-grids and other renewable energy solutions. Sand K. Mba UNIDO African Development Bank Group African Union International Trade Centre African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) #CollaborativeFunding #GreenClimateFund #ResourcePooling #BestPracticesSharing #PartnershipsForDevelopment