Promoting Green Finance Principles Plays a Key Role in Achieving a Zero-Emission Economy

Phnom Penh: Cambodia hosted a forum on the interaction and impact of investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters on the zero-emission economy (Zero Economy) in the context of ASEAN and Singapore on February 3, 2025, at the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) in Phnom Penh.

H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, presided over the forum, which was attended by more than 300 leaders, officials, staff and students.

The presentation was delivered by Professor Shandre Mugan Thangavelu, Director of the Jeffrey Cheah Institute for Southeast Asia at Sunway University in Malaysia.

The professor said: “Promoting green finance principles plays a crucial role in achieving a zero-emission economy. All stakeholders have an important role to play in advancing sustainable development, and the application of green principles will also have a positive impact on businesses’ profitability.”