Market: Japan

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 the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan’s Public Consultation on Sustainability Disclosure Standards Exposure Drafts

Policy Submissions | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | July 2024

As AIGCC supports the development of consistent sustainability reporting standards globally, we welcome the opportunity to comment on the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ)’s exposure drafts of sustainability disclosure standards.

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Policy Roundtable on Japan’s Energy Plan (closed-door)

Roundtable | Tokyo, Japan | 3 October 2024 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

AIGCC and Nissay Asset Management will be co-hosting a closed-door, in-person discussion with policymakers and investors to discuss developing an ambitious pathway for achievement of Japan’s net zero and energy transition targets, both in the short term and long term.

Energy Engagement & Policy Working Group Japan Japan Working Group Just Transition Policy & Advocacy

AIGCC Site Visit: Understanding Japan’s Decarbonisation Potential

Site Visit | Tokyo, Japan | 4 October 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

AIGCC, Nissay Asset Management and Fukuoka Prefecture is holding a site visit to Fukuoka/Kitakyushu to better understand Japan’s decarbonisation strategies

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The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative publishes report on signatories’ target disclosures as the initiative grows to over 325 signatories

24 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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Net Zero Asset Managers initiative – Target Disclosures Report 2024

Report | Net Zero Asset Managers initiative | July 2024

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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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