Market: Malaysia

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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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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Asian Utilities Engagement Program: Year 2 Progress Update

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | 10 August 2023

Investors’ $12 trillion Asian Utilities Engagement Program sees progress on coal phase out and expansion of renewable energy commitments Program’s second year also sees support for improving climate governance and decarbonisation strategies in the focus energy companies.

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Asian Utilities Engagement Program 21-22 Progress Report

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | July 2022

At AUEP’s one-year mark, three additional investors were joining the program, taking the combined assets under management or advice by the participating investors to $US 10 trillion. Two new focus companies have been added: PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN) and Huaneng Power International. Indonesia will be an important focus country going forward as it works towards a just transition away from coal as currently, 14GW of coal-fired power is still expected to come online before 2030.

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AIGCC 2021 Annual Report

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | March 2022

2021 saw the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) turn five years old. After modest beginnings of a handful of members and staff, and a launch in Singapore, AIGCC has grown rapidly as the region’s investors grapple with the complexity and opportunities of the net zero emissions transition.

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Pursuit of Ambitions: Net Zero Investment in Asia 2021 (3rd edition)

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | February 2022

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has undertaken an annual study since 2019 to gather investor insights on how the market is defining and investing in climate-aligned opportunities, and the barriers to increased investment they continue to face. This report outlines findings from the third survey.

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Asia’s Net Zero Energy Investment Potential

Report | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | March 2021

AIGCC estimates that the investment opportunity for Asia’s energy supply to achieve net zero to be in the region of USD26 trillion (2°C scenario) to USD37 trillion (1.5°C scenario) cumulatively from 2020 to 2050 (equivalent to 1.7 per cent to 2.0 per cent of Asia’s GDP). We expect more details on the required investment in the coming months when governments unveil their net zero roadmaps.

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