The Chinese life insurance company believes that local expertise is important in identifying long-term investment opportunities under China’s carbon neutrality target.
The insurance giant's investment chief believes a $19 trillion funding gap in China’s energy transition could be covered by policy support, technology, innovation and reduced coal consumption.
When it comes to green investment destinations, G20 Apac countries lag behind their peers due to weak governmental policies as well as general investor reluctance, among other factors.
The country's largest insurer Ping An set up a $62 billion green investment target by 2025. Several more players are also joining the hunt for sustainable assets.