Initiative: Paris-Aligned Asset Owners Initiative (PAAO)

Paris Aligned Asset Owners (PAAO) are a global group of asset owners including superannuation funds, committed to transitioning their investments to achieve net zero portfolio GHG emissions by 2050, or sooner.

Updated Net Zero Investment Framework, the most widely used net zero guidance by investors, published as ‘NZIF 2.0’

25 June 2024

The ‘NZIF 2.0: Summary Guide’ provides an overview of what is necessary to understand NZIF at a high-level and is now the first resource that investors should refer to when considering implementing their net zero commitments and addressing climate risks and opportunities. Investors should view the Summary Guide as a gateway to other resources, guidance and latest thinking hosted and convened by the supporting network partners.

The Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) 2.0: Summary Guide

Guides | Paris Aligned Asset Owners | 25 June 2024

The ‘NZIF 2.0: Summary Guide’ provides an overview of what is necessary to understand NZIF at a high-level and is now the first resource that investors should refer to when considering implementing their net zero commitments and addressing climate risks and opportunities. Investors should view the Summary Guide as a gateway to other resources, guidance and latest thinking hosted and convened by the supporting network partners.

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AIGCC’s 2023 Year in Review

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | February 2024

For our 2023 Year in Review, we detail our progress on our work and programs under AIGCC and our key strategic pillars – investor practice, policy advocacy, and corporate engagement, as well as a closer look at select markets – Japan, China, and South Korea.

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New Research on Asian Investors Shows High Recognition of Climate Risks and Opportunities

30 November 2023

New data analysing the climate practices of 183 Asia-headquartered investors with $33 trillion under management shows a high recognition of climate risks and opportunities, widespread formal climate disclosures, and long-term target setting.

New Working Group to Accelerate Asset Owners’ Net Zero Work in Asia

3 October 2023

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has announced a new asset owners working group for Asia’s pension and sovereign wealth funds, and insurers to start in January 2024

Guidance for Infrastructure Assets: Complementing the Net Zero Investment Framework

Guides | IIGCC, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change & Investor Group on Climate Change | March 2023

This implementation guide has been developed to support investors to include infrastructure assets within their net zero commitment, targets and strategy.

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