The Asia Climate Finance Podcast
The podcast is a journey into the multifaceted world of climate business and finance trends in Asia. Featuring experienced experts and hosted by author, analyst, and investor Joseph Jacobelli, the non-profit podcast, delves into the latest trends and challenges, empowering listeners to navigate Asia’s ever-evolving sustainability and decarbonisation landscape.
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- StandardSummaries onlyEp84 The Hidden Giant: Slashing Cooling Energy by 70% with Sam Ringwaldt, Conry Tech
Published May 14, 2026
Sam RingwaldtComments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comCooling is responsible for 15 per cent of global emissions and uses nearly two thirds of the electricity in commercial buildings. In this episode, Sam Ringwaldt from Conry Tech explains how modular micro units can cut cooling energy by 70 per cent and increase asset valuations by 18 per cent. We explore the rise of Comfort as a Service, the next generation of deep‑tech retrofits, and what this means for commercial buildings and AI data centres across the Asia Pa
- StandardSummaries onlyEp79 AI Scrutiny and the Future of Sustainable Impact with Greg Elders, Canbury Insights
Published Feb 17, 2026
Gregory EldersComments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comHow is AI turning climate reporting from a tick‑box task into something useful? Greg Elders from Canbury Insights explains why financial materiality sits back at the heart of climate strategy. He shows how this shift affects investors, regulators and companies.We examine Europe pushing for real sustainable impact under CSRD, the US facing ESG uncertainty and mixed signals from regulators, and Asian firms juggling ISSB and TCFD standards while dealing with region
- StandardSummaries onlyEp78 How Solar Forecasting Reduces Risk for Investors with Harsh Goenka, Solargis
Published Feb 3, 2026
Harsh GoenkaComments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comUnlock the secrets of solar bankability in this episode with Harsh Goenka from Solargis, a leading solar data and software provider. We explore how high-quality satellite data and AI-driven forecasting reduce investment risk and manage weather variability. Discover how precise resource assessment helps grid operators transition from coal to reliable, base-load renewable energy by optimising battery storage. Learn why accurate solar data is the essential "fuel" f
- StandardSummaries onlyEp76 2025 Wrap: The Forces Reshaping Asia’s Energy Transition
Published Jan 8, 2026
Joseph JacobelliComments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comThis special year‑end episode of Asia Climate Finance unpacks the three defining themes that shaped the energy transition in 2025. Joseph Jacobelli explores the ratchet effect driving unstoppable momentum, Asia’s emergence as a global rule shaper, and the rise of blended finance models unlocking capital for clean energy. He also highlights major trends from AI‑driven electricity demand to the return of nuclear, nature as infrastructure, and new breakthroughs in
- StandardSummaries onlyEp59 The reshaping of recruitment in Asia, ft Seth Peterson, Korn Ferry
Published Feb 14, 2025
Seth PetersonComments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comKorn Ferry's Seth Peterson reveals how AI and in-house recruitment are revolutionizing executive search in Asia's energy transition sector. Despite the current market slowdown in China, demand for ESG and sustainability talent in Asia Pacific is quite strong. Corporate culture and purpose emerge as key differentiators in attracting top executives. Seth forecasts AI expertise and data science becoming critical skills, while emphasizing that traditional career-bui