Asset Owners Working Group

Asset owners across Asia are accelerating their net zero alignment work throughout Asia, recognising that they cannot divest from climate risk.

The Asset Owners Working Group will meet the growing interest in net zero alignment from Asian sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and insurers.

By extension, AIGCC also co-ordinates leading global net zero initiatives, including, for asset owners, the Paris Aligned Asset Owner (PAAO) Commitment, which allows global asset owners to demonstrate climate leadership, publicly set science-aligned interim targets and report on progress, while engaging in peer-to-peer learning.

Who can join?

The Asset Owners Working Group is open to all asset owners, including those who are at an earlier stage of their climate journey, as well as more advanced leading funds. Specific climate commitments, reporting, targets or demonstration of progress is not a prerequisite to join the working group.

Our activities

Through the working group asset owners will:

  • Learn from experts and best practice from regional and global peers in the many aspects of net zero investing,
  • Develop capacity to align investor portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement,
  • Build momentum for taking climate action to meet their fiduciary duties.

The working group will have an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing between both global and regional asset owners., as well as from international asset owners.

Contact

Monica Bae
Director, Investor Practice
Email Monica

 

Contact

Serena Li
Manager, Investor Practice
Email Serena

Latest News, Resources, and Events for Asset Owners.

Investor Progress on Net Zero: An Update for Policy Makers
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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This new AIGCC working group will be a critical resource for Asia’s asset owners, to learn from their peers in the region, connect with experts, and share best practice.

Sophia Cheng, Chair, AIGCC Board Committee & Chief Investment Officer, Cathay Financial Holdings

Mobilising key asset owners to act and lead by example in their respective markets on climate is critical to catalysing the investment value chain. Asia’s asset owners, in several markets are already demonstrating leading practice on their journey to net zero, and the AIGCC Asset Owners Working Group will enable us to support many more in moving from aspirations and commitments into greater real world action.

Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO, AIGCC

Supporting Investors in Japan’s Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

17 October 2024

In collaboration with Nissay Asset Management, AIGCC hosted two roundtables and a site visit as part of the Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) Japan Weeks in Tokyo on 3-4 October. These events were designed to drive greater private sector financing for Japan’s Energy Plan and support industrial decarbonisation across Asia.

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

Asset Owners Roundtable on Financing Industrial Decarbonisation (closed-door)

Roundtable | Tokyo, Japan | 3 October 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
AIGCC will be co-hosting a closed-door, in-person discussion with Nissay Asset Management for asset owners only.