Clean Energy Investments
The energy sector has seen rapid changes in investment patterns in recent years. Investment is shifting significantly towards technological advancements in the clean-energy segment and away from the traditional focus on fossil fuels. The main reasons for the sizable demand for clean-energy investment (CEI) are the global energy crisis, price vulnerability, policy reform, the pandemic […]
Continued Growth Amid Uncertainty with Sustainable Investment
It has become difficult for investors to choose investments that would remain profitable in the long run amid the recent market uncertainty due to political unrest and economic slowdown. They need to be prepared for large-scale threats that have long-lasting impact, such as the pandemic and ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. A focus on […]
Carbon Capture is Key to Indonesia’s Net-Zero Emissions
In recent years, several energy-efficient technologies have been developed to lessen global carbon emissions and the effects of climate change. But so far, this has not been enough to achieve the high decarbonization goals set forth in the Paris Agreement. Technologies, such as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), can play a vital role in […]
Impact – An Important Input for Investment Decisions
Today’s investment strategies vary from the traditional. Investors are changing the factors that inform their investment decisions, now integrating impact considerations. What are impact considerations? They refer to considering the environmental and social impact of an investment before making the investment; this is also referred to as impact investing. Impact investing, therefore, is making investment […]
Investment Required to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Given the current circumstances of the increasing effects of climate change, achieving a successful energy transition will require significant, decisive measures. We understand that most of the energy transition is based on renewable energy sources. Therefore, investments and comprehensive policies must be devised globally. IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) has conducted an analysis of the […]
Embracing Low Carbon Steel for Long-Term Survival
Gunung Raja Paksi (GRP), a member of the Gunung Steel Group, is embarking on a transformative journey towards low carbon steel production, recognizing the imperative of shifting the steel industry towards sustainability as a survival strategy. This endeavor encompasses reskilling, renewable energy adoption, and equipment modernization. The key question arises: What is green steel, and […]
Private Equity Path in Transforming “Grey Assets”
Today, a lot of private equity investors see “grey” assets, including high emitters, as potential stranded asset risks that should be avoided by using exclusionary screens or divesting. The world’s problems with long-term decarbonization won’t be resolved by that strategy, though. In addition, there is a risk (actual or perceived) that private equity may take […]
Sustainable Debt in the Energy Sector
For the first time in the past seven years, environment, social, and governance-oriented sustainable borrowings declined in 2022 but continued to be substantially high, compared to 2020, particularly thanks to creditors for corporate energy and utilities. Despite a minor decline from 2021, corporate issuances in the energy industry have been over twice as high as […]
Assessing the Progress of Nations Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and energy security, the Energy Transition Index (ETI) developed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has emerged as a crucial tool for assessing progress and readiness in transitioning to a sustainable energy future among countries. The ETI evaluates and ranks nations based on their performance […]
Greenhushing: The Hidden Threat to Sustainable Implementation in the Private Sector
In recent years, the concept of sustainability has gained significant attention worldwide. Individuals, corporations, and governments have all taken strides toward implementing sustainable practices to combat climate change and protect the environment. However, a new phenomenon has emerged that threatens the progress of sustainability efforts – greenhushing. Greenhushing is essentially an act of deception, where […]
