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.

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.
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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
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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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