INTRODUCTION
To fill this information gap, the Climate Transition Assessment (CTA) was created and to set the standard for high quality opinions in the sustainable finance markets. The CTA is a qualitative opinion of how consistent with a low carbon, climate resilient future we expect an entity’s economic activities will be once their planned transition changes are realized. The CTA can help issuers and investors navigate new areas and risks, especially in the hard-to-abate sectors where decarbonization is the most challenging. These sectors are increasingly attracting the attention of market participants who are interested in more in-depth analysis that goes beyond financing that is considered “green”.
AGENDA
ENDA14:00 Opening Remarks by Mr. Andy Chang, Senior Director, Taiwan Ratings Corp.
14:02 Transition Finance in Japan by Mr. Atsushi Masuda, ACRAA Chairman & Counsellor for International Affairs, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR).
14:20 Key trends in Sustainable Finance: How we look at projects across Adaptation, Energy, Energy efficiency, Agriculture, Green Buildings, Water, Clean Transportation, and Social projects, etc. by Ms. Joyee Lam, Associate at S&P Global Ratings’ Sustainable Finance Team.
14:35 Transition financing: What does it mean to hard-to-abate sectors? by Ms. Joyee Lam, Associate at S&P Global Ratings’ Sustainable Finance Team.
14:50 Q&A moderated by Mr. Andy Chang, Senior Director, Taiwan Ratings Corp.
14:59 Closing Remarks by Mr. Andy Chang, Senior Director, Taiwan Ratings Corp.
15:00 End of webinar.
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About
ACRAA was established in 2001 as an initiative of ABA to promote mutual cooperation among members for the purpose of improving rating quality. In emerging market countries in Asia, rating scales vary from country to country. However, challenges are common in such areas as objectiveness and transparency of rating process, and quality of analysis and rating. In order to jointly address those issues, ACRAA has been establishing and disseminating the best practices in rating process and conducting joint training workshops. In recent years, it has also enhanced its roles to collect information on the global regulatory framework over credit rating agencies (CRAs), and to provide information on the bond markets and mandatory rating requirements in Asia. As the current ACRAA Chairman, the Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) has been leading the activities of ACRAA. ACRAA’s membership includes 28 CRAs in 15 jurisdictions in Asia.
