ACEN CEO talks about financing new energy and infrastructure on HSBC’s “Perspectives” podcast

“Talk less. Do more.”

On the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit 2025, ACEN President and CEO Eric Francia joined Sir Danny Alexander, CEO of HSBC Infrastructure Finance & Sustainability, and Zoë Knight, HSBC’s Global Head of Sustainability Research and Integration, for the “Perspectives” podcast, where they had a bold and forward-thinking conversation on financing sustainable infrastructure.

Eric shared a clear call to action for the #EnergyTransition, which he calls an irreversible mega-trend demanding focus, resolve and innovation. They also discussed the economic multiplier impact of clean energy, challenges to project finance and bold innovations like Transition Credits to sustainable finance.

Watch the full podcast.