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Asia-Pacific Case Studies on Components of Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans (June 2023)

Asia-Pacific Case Studies on Components of Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans (June 2023)

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English
Japanese
Chinese
Korean

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Climate Strategy & Capabilities

Target Audience

Financial Services Providers
All
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific
Global
Asia-Pacific Case Studies on Components of Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans (June 2023)

Resource Description

This resource presents 12 Asia-Pacific case studies illustrating how financial institutions are implementing GFANZ’s Net-zero Transition Plan (NZTP) framework. The report highlights practical actions across strategy, engagement, metrics, and governance.

Why This Matters

The case studies provide practical, region-specific examples to help financial institutions start and strengthen their net-zero transition planning.

Key Insights

  • DBS supported early coal plant retirement in Indonesia using blended finance
  • SMBC created a transition finance playbook for hard-to-abate sectors
  • City Bank structured Bangladesh’s first green sukuk
  • CIMB set a managed phaseout policy with 2030 targets
  • Metrics Credit Partners developed an ESG rating tool for private debt
  • Mizuho and abrdn use client engagement to assess transition readiness
  • IBK and Shinhan developed tools to support SME transition and track financed emissions
  • KB Financial linked net-zero targets to board governance and incentives

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)
Asia-Pacific Case Studies on Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans - (Korean)
Asia-Pacific Case Studies on Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans - (Japanese)
Asia-Pacific Case Studies on Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans - (Chinese)

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