Episode 4: Taking a long-term generational approach to drive Asia’s energy transition

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Temasek’s commitment as a long-term generational investor influences its approach to addressing the climate crisis and environmental challenges.

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Sustainability is not just about doing good, but also about achieving financial returns, environmental protection, and societal benefits.

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Sustainable Living being one of the structural trends which Temasek strategically allocates capital to drive sustainable solutions.

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Internalising a carbon price ensures its investments are long-term resilient in the face of growing climate concerns.

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Blended finance, involving public and private sectors, is critical in de-risking and scaling renewable energy projects.

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Temasek employs various approaches to engage and encourage portfolio companies in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to more sustainable practices.

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Partnerships and collaborations play a vital role in mobilising capital. To support these collaborative efforts, it is essential to leverage a wide range of financial tools.

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Everyone has a role to play towards a greener future.

About our guest

Ms Kyung-Ah Park is Head of ESG Investment Management, and Managing Director of Sustainability at Temasek. She is responsible for integrating ESG across Temasek's investment portfolio, working closely with investment teams on portfolio company engagements and ESG investments, to drive portfolio resiliency and sustainable value. She also oversees and supports the firm’s sustainability strategy, to advance the net zero pathway and inclusive growth.

Ms Park has over two decades of experience in the finance industry, the majority of which was dedicated to building and leading the global environmental markets initiatives at Goldman Sachs. She was most recently Managing Director and the Head of Environmental Markets and Innovation in the Sustainable Finance Group. She also served as a member of the firm's Sustainable Finance Steering Group and was the Head of the Center for Environmental Markets. She joined Goldman Sachs in Mergers & Acquisitions in New York and was an Executive Director in the Advisory Group in Hong Kong and a Vice President in the Industrials Group. Prior to Goldman Sachs, she was a management consultant at McKinsey in Seoul, Korea and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ms Park has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Yonsei University in South Korea. She serves on the boards of ClimateWorks Foundation and Resources for the Future and is an advisory member for New York University's Center for Sustainable Business. She is also a non-executive board director of Clifford Capital Holdings.