Market: Hong Kong

Asian Utilities Engagement Program: 23-24 Progress Update

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | 4 September 2024

Since the Program’s inception in 2021, discussions have evolved from making general commitments to ramping up renewable capacity and having more concrete phase-out plans for existing coal power plants.

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Submission to Hong Kong SAR 2024 Policy Address Public Consultation

Policy Submissions | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | 20 August 2024

AIGCC welcomes the Chief Executive’s focus on scaling up Hong Kong SAR’s capability in coping with extreme weather events that are intensifying due to climate change in the 2023 Policy Address. Building on some of the recommendations made in this regard, we propose that this year’s Policy Address emphasise on the need for a systemic response that enables more coordination and collaboration among the different stakeholders (communities, businesses and financial institutions) and government on understanding and responding to risks and building resilience.

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Net Zero Asset Managers initiative – Target Disclosures Report 2024

Report | Net Zero Asset Managers initiative | July 2024

The Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative has released its latest Target Disclosures Report, which highlights the increase in voluntary, individual net zero commitments and targets from the asset management industry over time.

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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.
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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 Policy Update – May 2024

Policy Briefings | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | May 2024

AIGCC rounds up key policy highlights in the region for Q2 2024.

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Nature Risk in Asia Pacific Economies

Report | AIGCC & PwC | 14 May 2024

New report: Nature at a Tipping Point shows that over half of Asia Pacific’s economy directly dependent on nature. Asia Pacific’s (APAC) economies are particularly vulnerable to nature-related risks, including biodiversity loss, pollution and fresh water availability.

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