Charging Up the REITs with Renewable Energy
COP28's commitment to transition away from fossil fuels has created a $20 billion solar energy opportunity by 2030, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key market. REITs, holding vast physical portfolios, stand poised to capitalize on this renewable energy surge. CapitaLand's initiatives, deploying solar panels in Singapore, India, and China, exemplify how REITs can play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and attracting sustainable financing.
Vinamra Srivastava
Chief Sustainability & Sustainable Investments Officer, CapitaLand Investment
Vinamra is CapitaLand Investment’s (CLI) Chief Sustainability & Sustainable Investments Officer. He formulates and integrates the Group’s ESG strategy, policies and best practices into its business, operations, and culture, delivering long-term economic value to stakeholders. He also leads CLI’s sustainable real assets investments including renewable energy and climate-tech venture capital.
Vinamra was previously CEO, India Business Parks, CLI, developing and growing business parks and sustainability projects across India. Before that, he headed Ascendas-Singbridge’s Corporate Strategy & Development function.
Before joining CapitaLand in 2015, Vinamra was a management consultant at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Cisco Systems and Arthur D. Little.
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