Conference on Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment: Opportunities and Risks for Asia 2019 | Asian Development Bank Institute - ADBI | 11 November 2019 | Asian Development Bank, Japanese Representative Office, Kasumigaseki Building, 3 Chome-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan
Venue
Asian Development Bank, Japanese Representative Office
Asian Development Bank, Japanese Representative Office, Kasumigaseki Building, 3 Chome-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan
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| Event Date |
Tue Nov 12 JST - Wed Nov 13 JST (about 5 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Nov 11 7:00pm - Wed Nov 13 3:00am |
| Location |
Asian Development Bank, Japanese Representative Office
Kasumigaseki Building, 3 Chome-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan |
| Region | APAC |
Details
Investors are increasingly considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their investment decisions. Currently, over half of managed assets in Europe are related to ESG. In Japan, ESG investment increased 8.7 times between 2015-2018. This conference will examine emerging trends in ESG investment, the impact on businesses and economies in Asia, risks and challenges, and policy needs. It will also explore ways to leverage ESG investment to promote development in Asian countries.
Sponsors & Partners
2019 Partner
• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Center