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Al Etihad
27-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE leads in sustainable investment allocation as green finance momentum builds
27 July 2025 22:39 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Reflecting the UAE's leadership in green finance, investors in the country allocate an average of 27% of their portfolios to sustainable investments — the highest among eight global markets surveyed in a new report. This share is expected to rise to 36%, underscoring a growing shift toward impact-driven figures were based on Standard Chartered's latest Sustainable Banking Report 2025, drawn on the insights of 1,600 high-net-worth investors across eight markets, including the UAE, Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. UAE investors' heightened interest in sustainability 'can also be seen through our conversations, especially with our ultra-high-net worth clients', said Bongiwe Gangeni, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Standard Chartered.'We are seeing this momentum translating into actions, with many investors shifting capital to sustainable investments — a trend that is likely to continue,' Gangeni said in the report. Majority of high-net-worth investors in the country (85%) have expressed interest in sustainable investing, and 86% in transition investments, according to the survey. Across the globe, results show that interest in transition investing (87%) now surpasses that in sustainable investing (83%). The report defines transition investing as putting capital into companies — especially those in high-emission or hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, agriculture, and steel — that are actively working to reduce their carbon footprint. This strategy not only facilitates the shift toward a low-carbon economy but also presents opportunities for sustainable long-term growth and returns.'Investors are primarily drawn to transition investments due to the potential for positive social and environmental impact (55%), followed by the prospect of improved financial returns (53%) and reflecting personal values (53%),' the report said, citing UAE data. Among the eco-themes that have captured the interest of UAE investors are green hydrogen (51%), carbon markets (48%), and carbon capture and storage (47%), it added. The sharper focus on green investments reflects the country's broader leadership in sustainable UAE has emerged among the leading countries in the global energy transition — targeting Net Zero by 2050 and aiming to reduce emissions by 47% from 2019 levels by 2035. Its financial sector has committed to mobilising $272 billion in sustainable finance by initiatives like the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group — tasked with developing a unified taxonomy of sustainable activities — are set to provide greater clarity and structure for companies, banks, and investors alike. 'These developments are expected to further drive awareness and interest in the transition journey,' Gangeni said.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian investors have highest appetite for transition investing: Stanchart
MUMBAI: Given the huge unmet demand, Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) have shown the strongest appetite for transition investing globally, according to Standard Chartered's Sustainable Banking Report 2025. The study found that 93% of Indian respondents expressed interest in this emerging investment theme—more than any other market surveyed. Transition investing, as defined in the report, involves allocating capital to support the shift to a low-carbon economy. India also led in sustainable investing, with 92% of respondents indicating interest. The findings are based on a survey of 1,600 HNIs with at least $1 million in assets under management, conducted in Q4 2024 across eight markets—India, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the UAE. Among Indian investors, the primary motivation for transition investing was the desire to create positive social and environmental impact. This was followed by the aim to generate better returns and to align investments with personal values. Electric vehicles were a particularly popular theme, with 55% of Indian respondents expressing interest—the highest level recorded across all eight markets. In addition to electric vehicles, Indian investors also showed strong interest in green hydrogen and low-emission fuels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Across the full sample, the most popular transition themes were green hydrogen (49%), low-emission fuels (47%), carbon capture and storage (45%), electric vehicles (44%), carbon markets (42%) and electrification (32%). Despite the enthusiasm, the report highlighted several barriers to greater adoption of transition investing. Chief among them was the perception of higher risks, cited by 50% of respondents. A lack of benchmarks for comparing products (46%) and concerns about potentially low returns (44%) were also noted. Awareness remains a challenge, with only 15% of respondents able to fully define transition investing. To address these gaps, Standard Chartered has introduced a Transition Investing Guide to help clients better understand and evaluate such investments. Samir Subberwal, global head – wealth solutions, deposits and mortgages, and chief client officer at Standard Chartered, said the bank continues to see growing interest in sustainable and transition investing. 'The concept of transition investing is one that our clients are increasingly interested in being educated on,' he said. Standard Chartered's approach is guided by its Transition Finance Framework, which aligns financing with a 1.5°C pathway, drawing on the International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emissions 2050 scenario. The bank operates in 53 markets and is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
