IFF APAC 25 | Green Gigabytes: Sustainable Finance and ESG in Neoclouds Seeding | The Tech Capital

The panel session on sustainable finance and ESG in digital infrastructure brought together industry leaders to discuss how environmental, social, and governance considerations are shaping investment strategies in the emerging neocloud sector. The discussion was chaired by Darren Yong, Partner at Baringa, who guided the conversation on the integration of ESG metrics into investment decisions.

Jeffrey Tay, Chief Development Officer at Galaxy Data Center, explored innovative financing mechanisms, including green bonds and other structures that support sustainable digital infrastructure projects.

Wai Mun Heng, CEO of YTL Data Centers, addressed the challenges of balancing the rapid growth in demand for data services with environmental sustainability goals, emphasising the importance of renewable energy adoption. Boon Chye, CEO of BBP, shared insights on how industry players can collaborate to advance ESG initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and long-term profitability.

The panel highlighted the critical role of sustainable finance in shaping the future of neoclouds and stressed that integrating ESG principles is essential for the sector’s resilience and responsible growth.

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