Key Market, Finance and Technology Trends in Decarbonisation of Electricity, Transport and Manufacturing Sectors in 2024-2025: Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia (SEA) stands at the forefront of economic growth and transformation, characterized by its robust export, import, and national production capacities. As the world increasingly shifts towards sustainable practices, SEA faces unique challenges and opportunities in the decarbonisation transition. Gaining insights into SEA’s decarbonisation market, investment trends, and technological advancements is essential for staying ahead in this evolving landscape and seizing new market and financial opportunities.
This market study offers a comprehensive analysis of the decarbonisation efforts across ten SEA countries, focusing on three key sectors and five pivotal industries for 2024-2025. Selected based on their CO2 intensity, these sectors and industries are instrumental in the region’s shift towards a low-carbon future. The study highlights how electricity, transportation and manufacturing industries are prioritising decarbonisation through innovative technologies, enhanced energy efficiency, and low- or zero-carbon production methods. Noteworthy examples include Renewable Energy for production of clean electricity, Green Cement and Steel in the construction industry, Green Pharma for the life science sector, Sustainable Aviation Fuels and the expanding Electric Vehicle market in the transportation sector.
Discover the critical insights and strategic guidance to navigate Southeast Asia’s decarbonisation journey. Our expert analysis provides valuable perspectives on future opportunities, making this market study an essential tool for driving sustainable growth and achieving a greener tomorrow.
Executive Summary
In recent years, Southeast Asia (SEA) has emerged as a dynamic region with significant economic growth potential within both export, import, and national production capacity. As the world shifts towards sustainable practices and associated decarbonisation, challenges and opportunities for transition in the SEA markets emerge. Understanding the unique decarbonisation market, investment, and technology trends of SEA is crucial to stay at the forefront of the decarbonisation transition and tap into the evolving landscape of market and financial opportunities.
This market study delves into the status and trends shaping the decarbonisation efforts for 2024-2025 across ten countries in SEA, 3 key sectors and 5 pivotal industries. The sectors and industries were selected following a review of CO2 intensity per sector within the region, making these industries instrumental markers for the transition to a lower carbon future.
We also examine the increasing investment in decarbonisation within SEA is accelerating its energy transition supported by international investors who are playing a significant role in funding projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure.
Furthermore, technologies, such as Floating Solar PV, development of Green Steel technologies are also explored, as well as and advancements in Sustainable Aviation Fuels further offer promising decarbonisation returns.
A wealth of opportunities exists in SEA to support sustainable initiatives, where decarbonisation efforts not only yield attractive returns but also foster a greener future.
Authors
Bilal Khan
Senior Sustainability Advisor
GHG emission accounting, sustainability &
ESG reporting and strategy
Lodovica Di Deodato
Senior Sustainability Advisor
Energy markets, renewables, market research, decarbonisation technologies
Charlotte Ratcliffe
Lead Sustainability Advisor
Corporate sustainability, aviation, pharma, CO2-reduction roadmaps, ESG training
Victoria Tully
Senior Sustainability Advisor
Circular economy strategy, CSRD /ESG reporting, sustainability gap analysis
Lana Solesen
Managing Director, Lead Author
Renewables, P2X, CCUS, CDR, green fuels, decarbonisation technology & finance
Charlotte B. Hansen
Senior Sustainability Advisor
Sustainability & GHG strategy & reporting, circularity, nature & regenerative solutions
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