Sustainable Finance Push Aims to Attract Green Investment in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, June 4, 2026 (KPT) — Efforts to build a sustainable finance ecosystem are gaining momentum as officials seek to attract green investment, strengthen capital markets and support long‑term growth.

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), this week hosted a two‑day workshop in Phnom Penh focused on sustainability reporting, ESG data readiness and digital innovation.

The event brought together regulators, government agencies, financial institutions, listed companies, development partners and international experts to discuss how the financial sector can align with global sustainability standards and investor expectations.

SERC Director General Sou Socheat reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable finance as a pillar of capital market development.

“Building a sustainable finance ecosystem requires close collaboration among regulators, partners, financial institutions and market participants,” he said, adding that stronger reporting and ESG disclosures would boost transparency and investor confidence.

Experts from UNESCAP, the Asian Development Bank, the Global Green Growth Institute, the European Securities and Markets Authority and other organizations shared insights on ESG frameworks and digital tools. Cambodian listed firms including Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority and Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone presented experiences from pilot disclosure programs.

The momentum reflects growing recognition that sustainable finance can mobilize capital toward environmentally and socially responsible projects while enhancing the competitiveness of Cambodia’s capital market.