Asia is responsible for over half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and is a key region in fighting climate change. We spoke to Shirley Shen, Emerging Asia Economist and Green Bonds Analyst at AXA Investment Managers, to understand how Asia is reducing its carbon footprint. Shen talks about emissions reduction targets, the impact of energy disruptions and the comeback of coal, current progress in renewables and the outlook for Asian businesses.
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