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

• [New] The Green Sukuk aligns with Vision 2028 and supports Pakistan's climate goals by offering a Shariah-compliant route to fund renewable energy and water infrastructure. The News International
• [New] True IDC plans to increase clean energy implementation, invest in R&D for technological and sustainability innovations in data centers, enhance operational standards and corporate governance, and broaden its service footprint across ASEAN. Khaosod English
• [New] Supported by INR19,744 crore in investments and export opportunities to global markets, green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of India's RE expansion strategy. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] UK firms will gain exposure to high-profile Saudi infrastructure projects, while Saudi stakeholders will benefit from the UK's world-class expertise in structuring and financing sustainable projects. City of London
• GIC's role in Singapore's economy is pivotal, with its strategic investments driving economic stabilization, supporting local enterprises, attracting foreign investments, ensuring long-term sustainability, and balancing risks and returns. FasterCapital
• By generating verified carbon credits, Ghana not only contributes to global mitigation efforts but also creates opportunities for green jobs, green investment, and financial sustainability within the waste management sector. The Business & Financial Times
• The reforms and investments in Germany's plan are helping it to become more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the green transition and digital transition. European Commission
• Looking ahead, Portland's tech sector is projected to maintain its growth trajectory, supported by a thriving startup ecosystem, strategic investments in sustainability, and a strong focus on innovation. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• Reaching a net-zero economy by 2050 will require $275 trillion in cumulative investments, with $9.2 trillion in annual green spending across sectors including energy, mobility, industry, and infrastructure. Ghanamma.com
• As green technology markets grow, so will job opportunities, and increased global financing that positions countries as leaders in sustainable solutions and advancements in technology. King Stubb & Kasiva
• While investments in clean technologies like electric vehicles, energy storage, and green hydrogen suggest emissions could sharply decline post-2030 without strong policy reforms to reduce coal use, China may miss its peak emissions target, threatening its carbon neutrality goals. SpringerLink
• New York is making its largest climate investment ever, dedicating $1 billion in the FY 2026 budget to green energy, home electrification, EV infrastructure, and renewable projects. Fingerlakes1.com
• If India continues to push forward with strategic investments in infrastructure, education and health, it can turn global disruptions into opportunities for sustained growth. Times of Oman
• Due to climate change concerns in addition to global sustainability goals, many investors will invest even more, and many innovators will innovate even more, so that green tech will be within 2025. silverspaceinc
• The World Bank cautions that countries which fail to modernise their economic frameworks, broaden their tax base, and invest in human capital could struggle to sustain even modest growth. Euronews
• Banking apps in the future will integrate ESG scoring systems into their user interfaces for checking sustainability in purchases or investments in the coming years. Entrepreneurship Life
• The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 promotes investments in green and blue infrastructure, as well as the systematic integration of healthy ecosystems, green infrastructure and nature-based solutions into urban planning. Environment
• Azerbaijan has piloted a climate budget tagging system that helps identify and track climate-related spending in its national budget - a move that could help attract green finance and align investment with global climate goals. Modern Diplomacy
• The NWF will have £5.8 billion in investment for green steel, green hydrogen, carbon capture, and other projects, some of which will affect the steel industry. UK Metals Expo
• The transition to sustainable chemical feedstocks represents a massive economic and technological undertaking, requiring an estimated cumulative investment between US$ 440 billion and US$ 1 trillion through 2040, and potentially reaching US$ 1.5 trillion to US$ 3.3 trillion by 2050. Research and Markets
• Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving a shift away from oil dependence and paving the way for a more sustainable economy by calling for investing heavily in non-oil sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, and technology. New Spotlight Magazine
• Investment in AI and Green Technologies: The local investment in AI and green technologies has jumped by 25%, with the recent $11.5 million acquisition of Green Tech Plaza showing just how serious investors are about Fairfield's potential. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp

Last updated: 20 May 2025