Kamran Khan
Managing Director, Head of ESG for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Deutsche Bank Group
Delivering resilience and financial value through sustainability
Join us at Responsible Investor Asia 2025, Asia’s leading event for sustainability in public markets and fixed income.
Connect with senior leaders in sustainable finance and responsible investment as the focus shifts from ambition to implementation.
Hear how asset owners, fund managers, banks, and corporates are putting sustainability into practice – from navigating the impact of geopolitical developments, evolving taxonomies requirements, climate adaptation and physical risk, biodiversity strategy, and net-zero commitments.
Forming part of the Sustainable Investor Summit Asia, this event unites leaders across public and private markets to shape the future of sustainable finance.
Asset owners who attended in 2024 included:
Andrea Palmer, ESG Lead at PGGM
"I appreciate the quality of the delegates and the conversations. It’s the go-to venue to gauge developments in ESG integration."
2024 speakers included:
Key event themes in 2025
Sustainable finance for a new world
Making sense of geopolitical shifts and impact on future of sustainability.
ESG engagement in Asia
Tools, tactics, and timelines for meaningful corporate engagement.
Blended finance solutions in the coming decade
A deeper dive into innovative finance mechanisms for impact.
Realism & idealism in transition finance
Advancing and scaling transition progress across Southeast Asia.
Physical risk, resilience, and climate adaptation
Assessing and managing risk in an increasingly volatile physical climate.
The realpolitik of sustainability leadership
Debate the evolution of sustainability function at investment firms to 2030.
Protecting and restoring Asia’s biodiversity
Investor responsibilities in conservation and ecosystem recovery.
ISSB, CSRD and taxonomy alignment
Learning from the best on reporting for ISSB, CSRD, and regional taxonomies.
What to expect at the forum?
Valuable insights into sustainable finance
Gain key insights from industry leaders on the trends shaping investments today. High-level discussions will focus on strategies vital to advancing Asia’s future economy and sustainability goals.
Expand your network
Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across the ESG spectrum, from banks, pension funds, insurers, NGOs, think tanks, and financial regulators. Build relationships that can enhance your professional development.
Asia-focused content with a global view
Join local and international experts to explore how Asian business can thrive in a sustainability-focused world, with discussions on emerging trends, global practices, and innovative solutions for long-term growth.
Apply for a complimentary asset owner pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible asset owners to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Please register your interest and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Hiroshi Komori Senior Director, Stewardship & ESG at GPIF
"RI events around the world have been beneficial to catch up on ongoing ESG issues and network with great people."
Connect with investors & ESG professionals
Responsible Investor Asia provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers.
Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2025 business goals.
Part of the Sustainable Investor Summit Asia
The Sustainable Investor Summit Asia will convene thought leaders from both private and public markets across Asia and beyond, sparking dynamic discussions on the ongoing evolution of sustainability in Asian financial markets.
The summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with 400+ professionals, gain cutting-edge insights, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of sustainable finance. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation that’s transforming the investment landscape across Asia and globally.
Be recognised as driving the future of sustainable finance to institutional investors in Asia
Sponsoring at Responsible Investor global events positions your company at the forefront of key decision-makers and ensures your profile gains a competitive advantage within the industry. Enquire about bespoke sponsorship packages to:
- Align your brand with Responsible Investor’s authoritative content-led event portfolio and be seen as a go-to solution provider for senior ESG and sustainable finance professionals.
- Stand tall amongst your competitors by positioning your company at Responsible Investor Asia and embed your brand as a major player to senior institutional investors.
- Raise your profile as a thought leader within the industry to overcome the key challenges within responsible investing.
- Showcase your institutional investor solutions, in-person to new global audiences and generate new business opportunities to achieve your targets.
2025 sponsors:
Join leading Asian asset owners & industry professionals
Explore the newly-released RI Asia 2025 agenda today!
For more information on the 2025 agenda and speaking opportunities, please contact Boris Petrovic.
boris.p@pei.group | +44 (0)20 3307 2474
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Agenda
Day 1 - Wednesday 22nd
Times in SGT (UTC+8)
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Networking
09:00 - 09:10
RI welcome
09:10 - 09:25
Keynote
09:25 - 10:05
Plenary #1: State of the market: Sustainability in a post-globalising world
- Making sense of the Altantic divide: what is the impact on Asia of EU regulations and US disruption?
- How do geopolitical tensions impact sustainability agenda in the region?
- Is there a new consensus on what sustainable finance is?
- What does a just transition look like in the AI age?
10:05 - 10:45
Plenary #2: Asset owners’ perspectives: priorities in a new era
- How are investors adapting to uncertainty?
- How can investors balance fiduciary duty with climate leadership?
- What issues can investors make a real difference on?
- Are asset managers that neglect sustainability at risk of losing large mandates?
- What should AOs expect from their asset managers (and what they shouldn’t if they were realistic)?
10:45 - 11:15
Networking break
11:15 - 11:55
Plenary #3: Balancing realism & idealism in transition finance
- What is the maturity of transition finance, and what real-world change is it affecting?
- What is needed, what is missing, what is there to do for investors now?
- Is it possible for investors to manage risk in a disorderly transition?
- How can transition finance in Asia be made investable for global capital?
- Can or should Asia (broadly speaking) seek to “export” its approach to transition finance?
11:55 - 12:15
Presentation
12:15 - 13:00
Plenary #4: Addressing physical risk: deep dive into scenario planning and beyond
- Asia is particularly exposed to physical risks, what can investors do?
- Should investors be preparing for a two- or three-degree scenario?
- How is the science of scenario analysis evolving – is it accurate and actionable for investors?
- Is it possible to accurately assess exposure to existing portfolios?
- Who is getting adaptation right, in what sectors, and where?
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:20
Keynote
14:20 - 15:00
Plenary #5: Next chapter of sustainable finance in ASEAN energy systems
- What is the role of sustainable finance in energy going forward?
- What are the key barriers to financing new energy projects?
- What does the changing US-China relationship mean for renewables uptake?
- What can the financial sector really influence, vs policymakers, in order to unlock opportunities?
15:00 - 15:30
Interview
15:30 - 16:00
Networking break
16:00 - 16:45
Plenary #6: Nature & biodiversity risk: too complex to handle?
- How is scenario analysis being applied to nature and biodiversity?
- What progress has been made on embedding nature-related consideration into investment strategy?
- How can investors contribute to nature in a broader way than just investing in mangroves and forests?
- What is the emerging on nature-related data and common metrics?
16:45 - 17:30
Plenary #7: Climate allocator deep dive: how to tap into the UN’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) capital pool
GCF is the largest climate fund in the world with committed capital of $62 billion. GCF invests as a Limited Partner in climate funds launched by private fund managers. In this session we’ll explore:
- How can interested fund managers obtain LP investment from GCF for their climate funds?
- What is the GCF investment approval process?
- How are climate funds and fund managers partnering with GCF to scale climate investments?
- Which investment themes, areas and sectors is the GCF prioritising for additionality and impact?
17:30 - 18:30
Cocktail reception
Agenda
Day 2 - Thursday 23rd
Times in SGT (UTC+8)
08:45 - 10:00
Morning roundtables part #1: best practices in the sustainable finance 3.0 toolkit
These interactive roundtables are intended to allow attendees to share challenges and experience on practical topics for sustainable finance professionals.
- Future of reporting and regulatory compliance
- Corporate engagement
- Blended finance in the coming decade
- Future of stewardship
- Sustainability communication in an age of greenhushing
- ESG data strategy
10:00 - 10:15
Short break
10:15 - 11:15
Morning roundtables part #2: new frontiers of sustainability
- Getting to grips with climate risk – led by Liza Jansen, Head of Responsible Investment, Prudential
- Oceans – led by Darian McBain, CEO, Outsourced Chief Sustainability Officer Asia
- Integrating biodiversity into investment decisions
- Future of food and nutrition
- Systemic risks
- Social disruption from AI
- Cybersecurity
11:15 - 11:45
Coffee and Networking
11:45 - 12:15
Interview
12:15 - 13:15
Plenary #8: The realpolitik of sustainability leadership
- How is the role of the sustainability function at investment firms evolving over the next 5 years?
- How are heads of sustainability at asset owners/managers looking to maximise the influence of their department?
- What are the common headaches in resourcing, budgeting and other operational questions?
- What are the considerations with sustainability communications in an increasing polarised world?
- How is the increasing role of compliance and risk functions in responsible investment?
- What are the lessons of the ESG backlash, and how can Asia’s responsible investors avoid a similar backlash and loss of relevancy/trust in the sustainability project?
13:15 - 14:15
Lunch
14:15 - 15:00
Plenary #9: Corporate engagement in Asia
- Where are the boundaries of effective engagement in Asia’s varied regulatory and cultural environments?
- What does meaningful impact look like from investor engagement, beyond box-ticking or disclosure wins?
- How can engagement strategies shift from reactive to proactive stewardship?
- What incentives, escalation tools, and local partnerships can amplify engagement outcomes?
15:00 - 15:35
Plenary #10: Blended finance in the coming decade
- Is the renewed momentum behind blended finance grounded in outcomes, or is it just another fad?
- What meaningful innovations in blended finance have emerged in the last 5 years, especially in Asia?
- What structural pitfalls have led to failures in blended finance structures?
- How can blended finance be better leveraged to support climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and biodiversity outcomes?
15:35 - 16:15
Plenary #11: Impact investing via public markets (followed by end of conference)
- Is the concept of impact investing still misunderstood in Asia, and conflated with ESG investing?
- Can public markets realistically deliver both competitive returns and measurable sustainability impact?
- What portfolio trade-offs are acceptable when investing for impact?
- How should impact in public markets be measured; are current metrics meaningful or misleading?
Pre-Event Resources
The 2025 agenda is now live!
Explore the industry leading speakers taking the stage at RI Asia below.
For more information regarding the agenda and speaking opportunities in 2025, please contact Boris Petrovic.
boris.p@pei.group | +44 (0)20 3307 2474
Kamran Khan
Managing Director, Head of ESG for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Deutsche Bank Group
Kalpana Seethepalli
Director of Sustainable Finance for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Deutsche Bank
Asset owners at RI Asia 2025
Responsible Investor Asia provides an unrivalled platform for asset owners investing in ESG and sustainable finance. Join the leading regional asset owners to discuss the latest responsible investing trends and compare best practices and allocation strategies for 2025 and beyond.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available exclusively for asset owners. Explore the conference benefits and find out which of your peers will be attending. Apply for a complimentary pass for you or your team now.
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Stay aligned to developments and opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities and leverage expertise focused on regulation, human rights, biodiversity, net zero and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest and best ESG managers in the market.
Apply for a complimentary asset owner pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible asset owners to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Please register your interest and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Apply for a complimentary pass
