Expert views

A time of challenges and opportunities for companies

Although it is becoming increasingly well established in Asia, the potential of renewable energy to help combat climate change remains huge in a region that accounts for 60% of the world’s population and more than 50% of global carbon emissions.

Sustainable aviation fuel is now a prerequisite for low-carbon air transport. Discover our expert’s view on the subject: watch the video of Laurent Floquet, Head of Aviation Finance EMEA (transcript below).

Sustainable aviation fuel is now a prerequisite for low-carbon air transport. Discover our expert’s view on the subject: watch the video of Laurent Floquet, Head of Avitation Finance EMEA

What we need to do is no longer in doubt: to safeguard our future on the planet, we must drastically curb greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollution and protect biodiversity.

The world is betting on hydrogen. This simplest of elements is increasingly being regarded as a big part of the solution to global climate change. However the world is only at the start of a potential ‘hydrogen economy’ and Asia boasts some of the most interesting potential.

The modern Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) movement began few decades ago with socially responsible investing, as asset managers reduced exposure to questionable areas, such as tobacco or alcohol.

After two years of uncertainty and turmoil in the transaction banking industry, we asked our experts about the challenges facing treasurers in the months and years ahead.