The theme of the 2023 PRI in Person conference in Tokyo was "moving from commitments to action." Accordingly, much of the discussion focused on how investors and other market participants can accelerate the adoption of more sustainable practices. The following takeaways reflect S&P Global Ratings' view of the themes most relevant to the world of sustainable finance. With this year's conference taking place in Japan, emphasis was placed on the role governments and the private sector in Asia play in meeting global sustainability objectives. Asia accounts for nearly one-half of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is home to nearly 60% of the world's population, and remains the global center for manufacturing. Yet, despite growth, the Asia-Pacific region represented less than
