Opportunities for sustainability-themed start-ups are on the rise, thanks to advances in technology, government-funded financing, and regulatory policies. Between 2018 and 2021, $2 billion was invested in sustainability-linked start-ups, with Europe and North America leading the way—and Asia rapidly catching up. According to McKinsey analysis, Asia could potentially see up to a tenfold increase in start-up activity over the next three to four years.

Greener ventures

To read the article, see “Seizing green business growth for Asia’s energy players,” April 21, 2022.