Our Scans · (FS.9.00) Sustainable & Green Finance · Weekly Summary

• [New] As global economic trends shift towards sustainability, CIS markets are adapting, with increased focus on green technologies and responsible investing driving long-term growth potential. Statista
• [New] Following India's first sustainability-linked InvIT bond, green InvITs, ESG-linked financing, and sustainability funds are expected to become mainstream, aligning InvITs with global sustainable finance standards. Economic Times
• [New] USD 9.2 trillion a year in investment is needed to avert catastrophic climate impacts this century, with USD 4.4 trillion identified as a near-term opportunity for sustainable investment. David Carlin's Digest: Your Guide to a Changing World
• [New] EMs are projected to drive roughly 65% of global economic growth by 2035, fueled by megatrends like trade realignments and sustainable finance. FinancialContent
• [New] Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has committed to increasing its maximum sustainable capacity from 4.85 million barrels per day to 5 million barrels per day by 2027, backed by a substantial $150 billion investment program spanning 2023 to 2027. Discovery Alert
• [New] Key financial moves include plans to grow US investments to $440 billion by 2035 and establishing an $80 billion investment firm for green assets. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] With the world grappling with climate change, depleting fossil fuels, and the rising demand for sustainable solutions, solar energy has emerged as one of the most profitable and eco-friendly investment opportunities. solarfacts.in
• [New] At the UN COP 30 climate summit taking place in Brazil in November, Latin America has the opportunity to take the lead on key emerging sustainable finance themes - not least nature finance. Environmental Finance
• [New] UNCTAD will spotlight new frameworks for debt restructuring and debt-for-climate swaps, alongside efforts to mobilize private finance to close an annual $2.5 trillion financing gap for sustainable development. Washington Trade & Tariff Letter
• [New] Copperbelt Energy Corporation, based in Kitwe, Zambia, fresh off the milestone issuance of a $150 million green bond for 230 MW of solar projects, will be Country Host, underscoring Zambia's leadership in energy innovation. Energy News Network
• As digital assets become a new reality in the global finance in 2025, one of the most symbolic elements is Gate Mining, who will be using advanced cloud technology as well as clean energy options to establish a more efficient, accessible, and sustainable mining future. TechBullion
• A new technical report has outlined the scale of investment required for South Africa to achieve energy security and net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting a green industrialization pathway as the most cost-effective route. Green Building Africa
• Reuse investment for irrigation applications - ranging from crop watering and urban landscaping to municipal green spaces - is still projected to account for nearly half of capital expenditure over the next decade. Water Finance & Management
• There could be increased investment in sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices within Vietnam, aimed at protecting future crops from similar weather events. The Chronicle-Journal
• China will contribute funds to establish an APEC Sub-Fund for Digital and Green Transformation, continuing to advance clean energy and green transition initiatives. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• The increasing global demand for water resources, coupled with the growing need for reliable and sustainable water management systems, presents significant investment opportunities. PEOPLE
• Japan is likely to demonstrate a leading CAGR through 2035 with advanced technology adoption, including the Ene-Farm program, integrating heat pumps with hydrogen energy systems, and government Green Innovation Fund subsidies for industrial applications. Persistence Market Research
• Regulatory frameworks such as the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, the U.S. SEC's climate-risk reporting rule, and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures are all driving demand for more precise, comparable transition data. ESG News
• The global regulatory environment for sustainable finance is undergoing significant transformation, with regional approaches diverging in ways that create both complexity and opportunity for financial institutions. Deutsche Consulting
• Key debates will centre on climate finance, carbon markets, and the role of biodiversity in climate action, with Brazil seeking to highlight tropical forest preservation and sustainable agriculture. Hungarian Conservative
• The sustainable aviation fuel start-up OXCCU has raised $28 million in series B funds, which it says will accelerate commercialization of its process to catalytically convert energetic commodity and waste gases into jet fuel. American Chemical Society

Last updated: 18 November 2025