Loans That Can Save the World Finally Gain Ground in Asia

  • Sydney Airport secures $972 million in largest Asia ESG loan
  • Financial incentives encourage socially-responsible loans
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A region that’s lagged behind the rest of the world when it comes to socially-responsible financing is beginning to catch up.

Companies in the Asia-Pacific area are riding a global groundswell in demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) loans and other feel-good investments, with Sydney Airport last month securing the largest syndicated ESG financing in the region.