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Climate Finance Asia (CFA) is a mission-driven business focused on tackling the climate challenge through sustainable finance tools. Founded in 2008 as Carbon Care Asia, CFA expert team helps clients across regulators, financial institutions, corporations and international organizations, turn climate challenges into strategic opportunities. Our high-impact advisory solutions that drive sustainability performance, resilience, and long-term value.
A passion for the principles of sustainability: Our work is underpinned by our commitment to the concept of sustainable development — care for the planet, prosperity for all people, and inter-generational justice to enable undiminished legacy for future generations.
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A passion for the principles of sustainability: Our work is underpinned by our commitment to the concept of sustainable development — care for the planet, prosperity for all people, and inter-generational justice to enable undiminished legacy for future generations.
Professionalism at all levels: Integrity, evidence-based, high standards and respect in all our work.
Dedicated experience in green finance, carbon and sustainabilityconsulting, serving over 250 clients in strategy development, reporting and in-depth research.
Experienced coaches in climate competence and corporate sustainability pioneer professional training programmes in partnership with theNational University of Singapore and HKU SPACE.
Multi-disciplinary professionals, including carbon and sustainability specialists, environmental data analysts, climate finance /policy researchers and dedicated reporting teams all under one roof to provide integrated services and solutions for businesses and institutions.
As climate extremes intensify, mobilizing new sources of sustainable finance is urgent. With the Islamic finance industry projected to reach USD 9.75 trillion by 2029, it can play a vital role in closing the climate finance gap. This policy brief highlights the importance of developing unified sustainability taxonomies across Islamic countries to ensure consistency, transparency, […]
Alan To, chief executive officer of Climate Finance Asia, shares how his weekend activities of urban farming and organising community events translates into advocating for a just transition. Interviewed by Samantha Ho of Eco Business. When one thinks of metropolitan Hong Kong, farmers do not typically come to mind. Yet there are many farms in […]
June 20, 2025 – Hong Kong Climate Finance Asia (CF Asia) has released a groundbreaking policy brief, “Economic and Financial Drivers of Coal-fired Power Plant Retirement in Asia,” offering insights into the financial and structural challenges slowing the retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) across developing Asia. The brief calls for urgent policy and financial reforms […]
Available Here (Full webinar video link, report and tools of the F-JT Guidelines) Date: 5 June 2025 (Thursday) Time: 16:00 – 17:15 HKT (UTC+8) | 10:00 – 11:15 CET (UTC+1) Format: Online via Zoom Highlights The session explored how to embed investment and social equity for a just energy transition: Cedric from SMBC […]
Rising climate risks are straining public finances and driving up borrowing costs across Asia. With debt levels climbing, could climate-linked sovereign bonds offer a path to resilience? Their success depends on credibility, transparency, and strong regulatory oversight. Climate Finance Asia’s latest policy brief, “ESG and Sovereign Debt: Can Climate-Linked Bonds Reshape Financial Stability in Asia?”, […]
Actionable insights for global CBAM-exposed businesses, with case studies from China, Brazil, India, and South Africa charting a path from compliance to competitiveness HONG KONG – December 15, 2025 – Leading carbon-intensive companies in BASIC countries are proactively adapting to Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA) mechanisms, aiming to leverage them as a catalyst for technological modernization […]
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has published a comprehensive new report titled “Best Practice Financial Support and Standards for Small & Medium-Scale Renewable Energy Projects”, prepared in collaboration with Climate Finance Asia. The report responds to the global commitment made at COP28 to triple renewable energy generation and double energy efficiency […]
Climate Finance Asia and World Economic Forum Launch Collaborative Study on Competitiveness-Focused Decarbonization Strategies Hong Kong SAR, 30 July 2025 — Climate Finance Asia announces a new collaboration with the World Economic Forum on a study titled “Navigating the Climate-Competitiveness Nexus: Corporate Strategies to Leverage Border Carbon Adjustments for Deep Decarbonization”. This joint project is part […]
Hong Kong, 1 July 2025 — Climate Finance Asia is proud to announce its official on boarding to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)’s Core Climate platform, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive climate finance initiatives and support the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The Asia-Pacific carbon market is experiencing […]
New Study Highlights Economic & Financial Barriers and Solutions for Coal-Fired Power Plant Retirement Asia has a unique opportunity to lead the coal-fired power plant retirement by advancing policies, guarantees, transition finance, and aligned instruments. Hong Kong – June 20, 2025 — Climate Finance Asia (CF Asia) has published a groundbreaking policy brief titled “Economic […]
Available Here (Full webinar video link, report and tools of the F-JT Guidelines) Date: 5 June 2025 (Thursday) Time: 16:00 – 17:15 HKT (UTC+8) | 10:00 – 11:15 CET (UTC+1) Format: Online via Zoom Highlights The session explored how to embed investment and social equity for a just energy transition: Cedric from SMBC […]
Joined by a wide range of professionals in the financial industry, consulting industry, and academia, CF Asia organized a seminar discussing Green, Social, and Sustainable (GSS) Finance on 30 November 2023. Led by esteemed expert Cedric Rimaud, the seminar delved into the dynamic world of green finance and unraveling the complexities of green bonds. A […]
Joined by a wide range of cross-sector panellists, CCA organised a webinar discussing the main takeaways of COP26 and the highlights from the Hong Kong Exchange’s newly published “Reporting on TCFD Recommendations — Guidance on Climate Disclosures” on 13 January, 2022. Held across two sessions, a morning session in Cantonese and an afternoon session in […]
CCA organised a webinar discussing the main takeaways of COP26 and the highlights from the Hong Kong Exchange’s newly published “Practical Net-Zero Guide for Business” on 20 December 2021. The event was held across two sessions, a morning session in Cantonese and an afternoon session in English, and attracted attendance from over 200 participants. CCA […]
The Climate talks in COP26 and the final ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’ witnessed a global consensus to move the fight against climate change forward. To fulfil the targets and goals, contribution from the private sector is vital. A record-high total of 54 labels were awarded to 38 companies and organisations this year under the CarbonCare® Label […]
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