Interviews With Asia Fund Managers and Investment Firms

In the course of our research for the Asia Funds ESG + Sustainability survey 2025, we interviewed a number of Asia fund managers and investment firms that are leading the field in ESG to explore their approach and their views on the current and future status of ESG + Sustainability-led investing.

• “ESG cannot be delegated… it must be led from the very top”: In conversation with Jun Tsusaka (President and CEO, Chairman of the ESG Committee of Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko) and Kiyomi Matsuda (Finance Director and ESG Leader at Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko)
• “ESG is not just the responsibility of a dedicated team – it’s integrated across our investment, legal and operational functions”: In conversation with Avina Sugiarto, Partner at East Ventures.
• “It’s about staying the course and remaining committed to our sustainability and climate goals even when the global narrative shifts or becomes politicized”: In conversation with Weixiang Wang, Director, ESG Investment Management, Temasek