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New research: Over half of Asia Pacific’s economy directly dependent on nature.

24 April 2024

Asia Pacific’s (APAC) economies are particularly vulnerable to nature-related risks, including biodiversity loss, pollution and fresh water availability, according to data released today by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and PwC.
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16 institutional investors share perspectives on net zero implementation and decarbonisation in Asia: new memo published by AIGCC

29 February 2024

In a memo written by investors for investors, 16 investors managing over USD 6 trillion in assets under management shared rare candid insights on the realities and challenges of addressing the climate crisis in their investment portfolios.
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Key insights from Asia’s institutional investors on climate scenario analysis, decarbonisation, and fossil fuel policies

Meeting Notes | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | February 2024

In a memo written by investors for investors, 16 investors managing over USD 6 trillion in assets under management shared rare candid insights on the realities and challenges of addressing the climate crisis in their investment portfolios.

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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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Climate Action 100+ Progress Update 2023

Report | Climate Action 100+ | January 2024

Overall, while there is much more to do, the last year saw continued progress against the initiative’s three goals with 77% of focus companies now committing to net zero vs. 2022 across at least Scope 1 and 2 emissions, 93% having Board committee oversight of climate change risks and opportunities, and 90% of focus companies explicitly committing to aligning their disclosures with the TCFD recommendations.

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Investor Progress on Net Zero: An Update for Policy Makers

Policy Briefings | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | 30 November 2023

A stocktake of 183 Asian headquartered investors, with $33 trillion AUM.

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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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