Balancing impact and alpha in climate and ESG investments

  • Nakul Zaveri, Partner and Co-Head of Climate Investment Strategy, LeapFrog Investments
  • Winston Mandrawa, Managing Director & Head of ASEAN, Affirma Capital
  • Lisa Genasci, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance, ADM Capital
  • Abhishek Mittal, Partner, Aavishkaar Capital
  • Michelle Teo, Senior Journalist & Managing Editor, DealStreetAsia (Moderator)

Concerns around rising climate change and the growing need for sustainable solutions have led to the sector garnering investor interest and funding. Financing is starting to flow as more and more funds are mushrooming to transform the economy and protect the environment.

However, identifying these opportunities is key to deploying capital responsibly and generating strong returns. Private capital, unlike government spending and philanthropic grants, can only be deployed where there are clear, investible opportunities to generate returns. Isolating these opportunities is critical to unlocking a wave of green investments in emerging markets.

How are investors tapping opportunities in low-carbon technologies across energy, mobility, and agriculture sectors? How can green transition transform South and SE Asian economies?