Green Finance Week: Asia 2026, Asia’s premier gathering of clean energy finance and investment leaders, concluded on a highly successful note at Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview. The event brought together an elite mix of policymakers, investors, financial institutions, developers, and sustainability leaders for a day of powerful dialogue, strategic networking, and impactful knowledge exchange.
With over 100+ key decision-makers, 25+ expert speakers, and extensive networking engagement, the event served as a dynamic platform to explore the future of green finance, climate investment, and energy transition across Asia.
A key highlight of the event was the Keynote Talk by Mr. Kurt Metzger, Specialist – Energy Transition, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), who delivered deep insights on “Financing the New Energy Economy: The Rising Role of Institutional Investors, Climate Funds & Sovereign Capital.” His address underscored the growing importance of large-scale institutional capital in accelerating the global clean energy transition.
The Knowledge Talk by Ms. Nikki Kemp, Executive Director, Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC) offered a practical and insightful perspective on “Green Bonds, Transition Finance & Blended Capital: What Works and What Doesn’t?”, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in structuring sustainable financial instruments.
Adding a strong industry perspective, Mr. Venkata Sandeep Anaparthi, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Vyomaa Energy Private Limited, and Mr. Rahul Kodali, Managing Director, Vyomaa Energy Private Limited, presented on scaling renewable energy solutions and navigating real-world financing complexities in the clean energy sector.
Throughout the event, high-level discussions addressed critical themes shaping the future of green finance—including market readiness, policy frameworks, ESG disclosures, carbon markets, cross-border capital flows, financing structures for renewable energy, storage and hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, and energy security amid global uncertainty.
A standout feature of the event was its highly interactive format, with engaging Q&A sessions and active audience participation that brought forward diverse perspectives and real-world challenges—transforming discussions into deeper, solution-oriented exchanges.
Distinguished Speakers at the Event
• Mr. Kurt Metzger – Specialist, Energy Transition, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)
• Ms. Nikki Kemp – Executive Director, Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC)
• Mr. Venkata Sandeep Anaparthi – Co-Founder & Executive Director, Vyomaa Energy Private Limited
• Mr. Rahul Kodali – Managing Director, Vyomaa Energy Private Limited
• Ms. Stephanie Liaw – Energy Market Lead Singapore & Malaysia, Mott MacDonald
• Ms. Natasha Garcha – Senior Director, Impact Investment Exchange
• Ms. Architrandi Priambodo – Senior Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Mr. Steve Mercieca – Head of Infrastructure Finance APAC, Standard Chartered Bank
• Mr. Sivaramakrishnan Sreedharan – Chief Investment Officer, Verdant Energy
• Ms. Saumya Rao – Infrastructure Finance Expert
• Mr. Rajiv Vishwanathan – Executive Director, Project Finance, DBS Bank
• Ms. Becky Sung – Head of Structured Finance, APAC, TotalEnergies
• Ms. Priyanka Mehrotra – Investment Director, Mirova
• Mr. Jabel, Wei Qi Tay – Investment Director, British International Investment (BII)
• Ms. Natthika Wongmasa – Investment Development Manager, Yude Solar
• Ms. Kathryn Tsibulsky – Structured Finance Director, APAC, Aquila Clean Energy APAC
• Mr. Tanmay Bishnoi – Director, Decarbonisation & ESG, KPMG Singapore
• Ms. Marie Cheong – Founding Partner, Wavemaker Impact
• Mr. Antonio Della Pelle – Senior Industrial Decarbonization Specialist, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Ms. Chanika Jane Chakarawet – Investment Director, ib vogt
• Mr. Benoît Prim – Founder & Managing Director, Inecosolar
• Mr. Sunil Yadav – Associate Partner, EY
• Mr. Marten M – Head of Investments Analysis & M&A, EDPR APAC
• Ms. Jade Shu Yu Wong – Senior Infrastructure Finance Specialist, Global Infrastructure Facility, World Bank
• Ms. Pritya Pravina – Director, Sustainability & Climate Change, South & Southeast Asia, HSBC
• Mr. Julien Mialaret – Operating Partner, Eurazeo
• Ms. Pui Yin Tham – VP Business Development, Marubeni Corporation
Partners & Sponsors
The event was proudly supported by leading industry stakeholders. It was powered by Solar Quarter, Energy Storage Pro, and Emobility Plus, with Vyomaa Energy Private Limited as the Decarbonization & Clean Energy Solutions Partner. Yude Solar joined as the Industry Insight Partner, while the Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC) served as the Knowledge Partner. The event was further supported by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), Future Energy Leadership Alliance, India Net Zero Alliance, and The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.
Awards & Recognition
A major highlight of Green Finance Week: Asia 2026 was the prestigious awards segment, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in green finance, ESG, and energy transition across Asia.
Green Finance Excellence Awards 2026 recognised:
• Verdant Energy – Clean Energy Investor of the Year
• TNB Energy Services Sdn Bhd – Organisation of the Year in Clean Energy Integration & Financing
• Lockton Companies Singapore Pte Ltd – Green Insurance Product of the Year
• Reclimate – Most Innovative Green Financing Solution
• Dato’ Ir. Ts. Dr. Zahari Dollah (Universiti Tenaga Nasional) – Digital Innovation Leader in Green Finance & Energy Transition
ESG & Sustainability Leadership Awards 2026 honoured:
• Verdant Energy – Excellence in ESG Strategy & Integration
• Dr. Mohd Kamal Mohd Shah (Universiti Malaysia Sabah) – ESG & Sustainable Finance Innovation Leader of the Year
• Shamik Chatterjee (Octopus Energy Generation) – Sustainable Finance / ESG Leader of the Year
Corporate Net-Zero & Industry Excellence Recognition:
• Buskowitz Energy Inc – Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Deal of the Year – SteelAsia
• James Buskowitz, Founder & CEO, Buskowitz Energy Inc – Energy Transition Leader of the Year
These awards highlighted organisations and leaders who are not only advancing sustainability goals but also delivering measurable, scalable impact across clean energy and climate finance.With impactful discussions, high-value networking, and strong industry participation, Green Finance Week: Asia 2026 successfully reinforced its position as a leading platform for advancing green finance and accelerating the clean energy transition across Asia.
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