Questions the World Is Asking about ESG Matters in Asia and the Indo-Pacific

To help learners sharpen their reasoning in real-world contexts, we track major ESG developments across the region and turn them into clear, structured questions that support deeper thinking.

Japan

How will Keidanren’s Carbon Neutrality Action Plan remain relevant after Japan’s GX-ETS becomes fully mandatory from FY2026?

Why is sustainability and ESG information disclosure becoming unavoidable for Japanese SMEs, and what value does it actually create?

How will Japan’s new GX Emissions Trading System change corporate strategy, investment timing, and competitiveness from 2026 onward?

How is Japan’s first energy–steel partnership accelerating the shift to low-carbon steel and reshaping the country’s industrial decarbonization pathway?

How Japan’s G-ROUTE PROJECT Will Decarbonize the National Road System?

What does Japan’s breakthrough ammonia-fueled engine and advanced AI navigation technology mean for the global race to decarbonize the maritime industry?

How is Japan’s new alliance with Europe and the United States reshaping the future of the global gas market through the world’s first commercial e-methane supply chain?

How is Sony turning discarded textiles into high-fidelity audio equipment, and what does this mean for the future of sustainable acoustic design?

Could Mazda’s mobile carbon capture system reshape Japan’s decarbonisation strategy by allowing engine cars to become carbon neutral or even carbon negative?

How does Japan’s solar powered pharmaceutical plant strengthen global medicine supply resilience and cut manufacturing emissions?

How is Japan positioning itself for resource security and industrial competitiveness through its new Circular Economy Transition Acceleration Package?

Australia

How will Australia’s new national AI blueprint reshape the economy, workforce, and public trust in emerging technologies?

How is flood risk reshaping property values and wealth in Australia, and what does it mean for homeowners and communities?

India

Why does India show unusually high climate news engagement, trust in leadership, and optimism about technology compared to trends in the Global North?