Asia-Pacific green industrial policies reshape global energy and industry

The Asia-Pacific is emerging as the epicentre of green industrial transformation, accounting for nearly half of global clean energy investment and half of global electricity demand. Governments are using sector-specific policies — from subsidies and tax breaks to targeted industrial missions — to drive decarbonisation, renewables adoption, and sustainable production.

China leads the charge, set to surpass 1,500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and expanding its Emissions Trading Scheme to cover 60% of national emissions. India is pursuing bold bets on hydrogen and green steel, while Southeast Asia faces a US$210 billion investment gap to reach net zero by 2050.

Yet bottlenecks remain. Coal still dominates Asia’s power mix at 82%, while fragmented regulation and weak grid infrastructure threaten to slow progress. Global pressure, including the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, is forcing exporters to accelerate transparency and carbon pricing.

Discover the insights into how Asia-Pacifi c green industrial strategies are redefining energy, trade, and industrial competitiveness.