Decarbonisation in Emerging Markets Index
This new index explores progress towards decarbonisation in Asia and was part of Janus Henderson’s commitment to explore the issue following the panel of industry experts convened at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021 on the topic of Decarbonisation in Emerging Markets.
Decarbonisation in Emerging Markets Index
This new index explores progress towards decarbonisation in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and South America. It was part of Janus Henderson’s commitment to explore the issue following the panel of industry experts convened at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021 on the topic of Decarbonisation in Emerging Markets.
Key takeaways
The issuance of climate related financial instruments is dominated by China, India and the Republic of Korea – with the majority of countries not leveraging climate bond issuance at all
Varying economic and energy reliance on fossil fuels across Asia creates barriers to setting realistic net zero targets and decarbonisation strategies
Stronger policy action towards renewable energy projects, such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind and hydropower, into government plans is needed to facilitate the energy transition to spur better financing solutions for decarbonisation
* Source: JHI & Climate Bond Initiative, Q4 2021.
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