Revolutionizing Investment: Thailand's Groundbreaking Investor Training

In a significant move towards a sustainable future, Thailand became the epicenter of revolutionary investor training that promises to shape the global transition to a low-carbon economy. This inaugural event, a collaborative effort by Climate Bonds Initiative and the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), marks an unprecedented stride in educating investors on their pivotal role in this transformation.

A New Era of Investor Education

Investors are the architects of change in the low-carbon economy. Their strategic allocation of capital can swiftly accelerate the shift towards sustainable industries. The first-ever investor training in Bangkok provided an esteemed gathering of fund owners and asset managers with vital insights into credible transition strategies, a cornerstone in financing the transition.

Held on June 13, 2025, the workshop delivered comprehensive guidance on aligning investment portfolios with science-based pathways, essential for achieving Thailand’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets. By empowering participants to discern the credibility of green and sustainability-linked bonds, the session emphasized the vital role of investors in fostering sustainable finance.

Unveiling Asset Managers’ Key Roles

The training, spearheaded by Meggie Eloy from Climate Bonds, dispelled myths about renewable energy costs. Contrary to popular belief, renewables are now more cost-effective, averaging $52/MWh, when compared to conventional energy’s $76/MWh.

Investment professionals were guided through:

• Crafting and evaluating powerful transition plans, adhering to the Triple-A approach.
• Effective engagement strategies that ensure dynamic collaboration with issuers.
• Thematic investment tactics that inspire sector-wide decarbonization.

Learning from Leaders: Thailand and Beyond

Thailand’s very own asset management luminary, Thidasiri Srisamith of Kasikorn Asset Management, shared the firm’s inspiring transition narrative. From achieving net zero by 2030 for certain emissions to strategic partnerships aimed at decarbonization, their story epitomized leadership and ingenuity.

Globally, Amundi’s Frank Tsui illustrated a systematic approach towards fostering responsible investment. With a disciplined engagement strategy, Amundi categorizes issuers and targets specific stewardship toward driving a world aligned with sustainable goals. The achievements of their GB-TAP programme, facilitating USD 6.7 billion in green bonds, underscore their commitment to sustainable finance.

Building a Collaborative Future

The enthusiasm from participants underscored both an appetite for deeper collaboration with Climate Bonds and the vital need for robust understanding in evaluating transition paths. Such initiatives in Asia illuminate the path towards congruence with a 1.5°C climate target, embodying Climate Bonds’ dedication to enhancing market players’ technical prowess through structured education.

Continuing the Journey

These foundational efforts represent a giant leap in aligning future investments with climate-conscious strategies. As momentum builds across Asia, bolstering the expertise of investors reflects an unyielding aspiration to reshape the financial landscape for a sustainable tomorrow.

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According to Climate Bonds, the success of this training foreshadows a sustainable transformation led by educated investors across the globe.