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

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The increasing global demand for water resources, coupled with the growing need for reliable and sustainable water management systems, presents significant investment opportunities. PEOPLE
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Efforts to accelerate the energy transition are now not only a strategy for fulfilling global climate commitments, but also a key to unlocking investment opportunities and creating a new sustainable economy. tanahair.net - Environmental News, Commentaries and Ana
• Fastest-Growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate, supported by technological advancements in land-based recirculating aquaculture systems, increasing venture capital investment, and policy support for sustainable offshore farming. Persistence Market Research
• Sustainable finance is not an isolated phenomenon, but an evolution that is going to continue. Morgan Stanley Australia
• Sustainable funds outperformed traditional peer funds and reduced investment risk during coronavirus. Morgan Stanley Australia
• The current state of sustainable investing in late 2025 is marked by robust expansion, with projections indicating that globally managed assets under ESG strategies could surpass $40 trillion by 2030. The Chronicle-Journal
• Excessive simplification could undermine reporting credibility and consistency with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Gibson Dunn
• The EU Commission has announced delays and warned of further revisions to a series of sustainable finance regulations. FTI Strategic Communications
• The IMO's carbon pricing mechanism and the U.S. push for domestic shipbuilding could create tailwinds for companies investing in green tech and infrastructure. Ainvest
• The inaugural African Mining Week 2026 affirmed its position as the definitive platform to accelerate investment, technology adoption, and sustainable growth in Africa's mining sector. African Mining Week 2025

Last updated: 11 November 2025