Increasing demand for ESG projects has created a market full of opportunities to improve companies’ sustainability, provide a better quality of life for local communities and tackle major issues like climate change. However, this has led to a parallel movement of businesses seeking to secure ESG-related funding without carrying out their pledges. The Asia region finds itself in a position to capitalise on a range of low-carbon technologies and sustainable solutions capable of driving ESG markets, but a lack of a developed framework creates uncertainty.