Climate Action: The Financial Upside for Businesses in the Asia-Pacific

The study highlights that beyond regulatory compliance, businesses can benefit financially from improved carbon performance. Research on firms in the Asia-Pacific over two decades shows lower financial risks associated with superior carbon management. Companies can expect reduced volatility, better market positioning, and lower borrowing costs. The message is clear: proactive environmental strategies are not just ethical but also financially sound.

Businesses are under increasing pressure to tackle climate change, but evidence indicates that this comes with financial benefits beyond regulatory compliance.

Research spanning nearly two decades of data from firms across the Asia-Pacific reveals that superior carbon performance is linked to significantly lower financial risk.

Firms adopting strong environmental strategies enjoy benefits like reduced stock price volatility, diminished firm-specific risks, and lower borrowing costs, making climate action a sound financial decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)