On 17 Jan 2025, A/Prof Weina Zhang presented the findings on the impact valuation of energy transition projects in Asia at the Cross Border Electricity Trading Thematic Workshop. She shared the Integrated Return on Investment methodology, which assessed >350 green bond-financed projects based on economic, environmental, and social impacts. The findings revealed the pivotal roles played by multilateral development banks in more developing countries as well as attracting more private capital. Moreover, there is also room for improvement for corporate issuers in making more disclosures in the impact achieved. In the follow-up panel discussion on financing cross-border electricity trade, she also highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration to close funding gaps and mitigate risks together.
