About AIGCC

The Asia Climate Change Investors Group (AIGCC) is an initiative to raise awareness of the risks and opportunities associated with climate-related and low-carbon investments and to encourage climate action among Asian asset owners and financial institutions. The AIGCC provides a platform and discussion forum for investors operating in Asia to share best practices and collaborate on climate-related investment activities, credit analysis, risk management, engagement, and policy.

AIGCC members comprise asset owners and managers from 11 countries, including Asia, with a combined asset management footprint exceeding $32 trillion. With a strong international profile, the AIGCC network also collaborates with government pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and endowments, representing Asian investor perspectives in global discussions on climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy.

AIGCC activities

AIGCC focuses on international engagement and activities, working with investment organizations around the world.

The AIGCC is developing investor support measures, including tools and guidance, to address the challenges investors face in integrating climate change into their investment processes and portfolios. The AIGCC is also collaborating with global investor climate organizations to conduct new research.

AIGCC members can participate in various working groups and global initiatives on climate planning, including:

• Leading Climate Initiatives in Asia : Members represent Asia and contribute to global investor submissions and reports, providing Asian perspectives and input.
• Networking : Maintaining your network through regular participation in group activities.
• Collaboration on international initiatives : International collaboration through projects and initiatives such as Climate Action 100+, The Investor Agenda, the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, and the Paris Aligned Asset Owners Initiative.

AIGCC Goals for 2025

AIGCC aims to achieve the following ultimate goals by influencing local investors:

• Expanding investment in net-zero emissions energy
• Accelerating portfolio decarbonization (including leveraging tools such as investor climate action plans and corporate engagement to improve business models)
• To achieve the Paris Agreement goals, we urge each country to adopt stronger climate policies and more environmentally friendly economic development paths.

For more information, please contact monica.bae@aigcc.net . Monica is the Director of Investor Practice at AIGCC. She works with investors in Asia, including Korea, to build capacity, integrate climate-related issues into investment processes, and scale capital inflows to support decarbonization efforts aligned with the 1.5-degree target.