MUFG's inuaugral "MUFG N0W - Net Zero World" event in Singapore was a resounding success.
Organized in association with the Asset, this was the first in a continuing series of thought leadership and networking sessions in Asia Pacific by MUFG’s ESG Finance team, bringing together close to 100 policymakers, top business leaders, industry experts to address the challenges – and opportunities – of sustainable development in the Asia Pacific.
Expert speakers at the event reiterated the importance of private-public partnerships as well as blended finance in catalysing APAC’s journey to net zero. Tomohiro (Tomo) Ishikawa, MUFG’s Chief Regulatory Engagement Officer, one of the panellists at the event, emphasised that stakeholders need to collectively “raise Asia’s voice” on the international stage so that their interests and concerns are reflected in the global energy transition. MUFG for instance, has recently launched the latest edition of its Japan transition whitepaper , and will organise global roadshows to share the latest learnings on the country’s climate strategy.
In his opening speech at the event, Masakazu Osawa, MUFG's chief executive for Asia Pacific, said: "As Japan’s largest bank and one of the world’s leading financial institutions, MUFG understands the tremendous role it can play in driving positive change globally. We are fully committed to harnessing the full extent of our resources and expertise within MUFG’s international network to empower a brighter and sustainable future."
Tomokazu Hikita, head of MUFG Singapore, added: "At MUFG, we take our commitment to society, our clients and our partners very seriously, and firmly believe in the importance of constant stakeholder engagement and communication in empowering a more sustainable future for everyone.
"That is why today’s MUFG N0W event is so important. It is at such an event that we can gather liked-minded industry leaders like yourself and the organisations you represent together to share insights and commit towards collective action in progressing Asia’s energy transition," he said.
MUFG also collaborated with Re-Store, a Singapore-based social enterprise that engages women in low-income backgrounds to upcycle donated clothing items into fashion pieces, bags and acessories.