MUFG hosted its flagship MUFG N0W (Net Zero World) conference in Manila, bringing together over 160 business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to reimagine the future of energy and sustainable supply chains in the Philippines. Now in its second year, MUFGN0W continues to serve as a key platform for sustainability engagement across Asia Pacific. This year’s event featured insightful discussions on how the public and private sectors can collaborate to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy and resilient supply chains.
This year’s MUFG N0W session was graced by Undersecretary Ma. Angela Ignacio of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President and Assistant Governor Pia Roman Tayag of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), both of whom emphasised the government’s commitment to energy security, climate resilience, and inclusive development.
Colin Chen, Head of Sustainability Finance for Asia Pacific, reiterated the importance of engagement in raising awareness of the opportunities inherent in the Philippines’ pivot towards sustainable energy sources and business practices: “As a net energy importer, the Philippines is all too familiar with the need to accelerate energy transition while meeting its growing energy requirements as a fast-developing nation. “While MUFG continues to innovate and pioneer tailored solutions for our clients, our true strength lies in our ability to leverage our global and regional franchises to connect the public and private sectors, which we continue to do with the MUFG N0W series,” he said.
Nobu Kawasaki Chief Executive for Asia Pacific, in his opening remarks, reiterated MUFG’s longstanding role as a trusted financial partner to the country’s corporations, providing a suite of corporate banking solutions, including sustainability financing and expertise, in support of their long-term priorities. “It is my sincere hope that MUFG’s contributions will continue to be a win-win-win proposition for this wonderful country, its people and the precious environment,” he added.
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