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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.
AustraliaChinaHong KongIndiaIndonesiaInvestor Practice & Capacity BuildingJapanMalaysiaNet Zero Investment FrameworkParis Aligned Investment Working GroupParis-Aligned Asset Owners Initiative (PAAO)PhilippinesSingaporeSouth KoreaTaiwanThailandVietnam

Japan’s capital market is exposed to nature-related risks: new research by AIGCC

4 June 2024

Japan’s capital market and companies face moderate to high dependency on nature, especially the energy sector and the food, beverage and tobacco sector. The data shows that public equities in Japan are particularly exposed to nature-related risks, with 18%, or US$938 billion, of the local stock market’s capitalisation comprising companies in sectors with a higher direct dependence on nature.
Investor Practice & Capacity BuildingJapanJapan Working GroupNature, Biodiversity & Deforestation

日本の資本市場は、自然関連リスクに対するエクスポージャーを有する ― AIGCC（気候変動に関するアジア投資家グループ）による新たな調査―

4 June 2024

日本の資本市場と企業、特に、エネルギーセクターと食品・飲料・たばこセクターは、中程度～高度に自然に依存しています。AIGCCが本日発表するデータは、日本の公開株式が自然関連リスクに対して著しいエクスポージャーを有し、日本の株式市場の時価総額の18%（9,380億米ドル）が、自然に高度に直接依存しているセクターの企業で構成されていることを示しています。
Investor Practice & Capacity BuildingJapanJapan Working GroupNature, Biodiversity & Deforestation

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.
AustraliaChinaDecarbonising the EconomyForest & Land Use Working GroupHong KongIndiaIndonesiaInvestor Practice & Capacity BuildingJapanMalaysiaNature, Biodiversity & DeforestationSingaporeSouth KoreaThailandVietnam

Empowering Thai Investors on their climate integration journey

9 April 2024

AIGCC collaborated with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) to organise a virtual workshop on 22 March for over 80 investors on developing clear, comprehensive, and measurable climate action plans.
Governance & DisclosureInvestor Agenda and ICAPsInvestor Practice & Capacity BuildingThailand

Managing deforestation risks: Crucial for investment resilience

13 March 2024

Now into its second year, AIGCC’s Forest and Land Use workstream will start focusing on implementation, with an emphasis on actions to phase out deforestation and land use conversion risks in investors’ portfolios. This year, the workstream aims to support investors in developing their forest commitment and policies and enable them to understand opportunities in the sustainable commodities supply chain.
Forest & Land Use Working GroupInvestor Practice & Capacity BuildingNature, Biodiversity & Deforestation

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.
Asia Investor Group on Climate ChangeAsset Owners Working GroupChinaDecarbonising the EconomyEnergyEnergy Transition Working GroupEngagement & Policy Working GroupGovernance & DisclosureHong KongIndiaIndonesiaInvestor Practice & Capacity BuildingJapanJust TransitionMalaysiaNet Zero Investment FrameworkParis Aligned Investment Working GroupPhysical Risk & Resilience Working GroupSingaporeSouth KoreaThailandVietnam

AIGCC 2023 Year in Review

7 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.
Asia Investor Group on Climate ChangeChinaHong KongIndonesiaInvestor Practice & Capacity BuildingJapanMalaysiaPolicy & AdvocacySingaporeSouth KoreaStewardship & Corporate EngagementThailandVietnam