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Our Work and Impact from 2022

21 December 2022

This year, there was a massive shift in the context for our work. In December 2021 the pent-up need for climate progress was building. As of December 2022, that demand has unequivocally translated into a new and higher baseline for action and continues to gather momentum.

The Policies Investors Need To Fund The Transition to Net Zero

28 September 2022

The Investor Group on Climate Change, whose members have more than $3 trillion in Australian funds under management, have announced the high priority policies that can unlock capital for Australia’s transition to net zero.

Australia Policy & Advocacy Policy & Advocacy Working Group

Climate Action 100+ Announces Second Phase

8 June 2023

The initiative has evolved its core goals, improved and expanded the ways investors can participate, and enhanced the investor engagement model. The new phase, running until 2030, intends to inspire a global scale-up in active ownership, markedly shifting the focus from corporate climate-related disclosure to the implementation of climate transition plans.

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Member Briefing on The Safeguard Mechanism

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Government’s Plan for Climate Reporting Will Help Investors Fund Climate Solutions

27 June 2023

The Australian government has released their proposal for new mandatory climate reporting. The proposed rules will help Australian companies remain attractive in global capital markets while providing investors, regulators, and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the economy's climate risks and opportunities.

Governance & Disclosure Policy & Advocacy Policy & Advocacy Working Group

Member Briefing: The 2023 Update to the Investor Climate Action Plan Expectations Ladder

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Founding Partners of the Investor Agenda publish updated Investor Climate Action Plans Expectation Ladder

11 July 2023

The seven founding partners of the Investor Agenda have released an updated ICAPs Expectations Ladder, designed for all investors, regardless of where they are on their climate transition. The ICAPs Expectation Ladder has been updated to remain aligned to the latest approaches, existing frameworks, and ICAPs Guidance. It also explicitly incorporates deforestation actions for the first time.

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Welcome to our new website

13 July 2023

A quick summary of what's changed, and how you can get the most out of this. The site is easier to use, better to read, and will host a library of exclusive member resources.

Investor Group on Climate Change

1.5°c sector strategies can supercharge investment

18 July 2023

The government will start developing plans to decarbonise key economic sectors, one of the top priorities identified by investors. The Investor Group on Climate Change says robust sectoral decarbonisation plans can support investment in climate solutions.

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Attention on Physical Risk Needed in Australia’s Climate Reporting Rules

26 July 2023

Australia is broadly on the right track when it comes to mandatory climate disclosures; the sooner investors can get a reliable and comprehensive picture of climate risks and opportunities for the companies they hold, the sooner they can efficiently put capital to work decarbonising the economy. However, Australia also has a chance to make a really valuable contribution to best practice for reporting the likely impact of climate change’s damage and disruption, which markets currently under-price.

Australia Governance & Disclosure Policy & Advocacy Policy & Advocacy Working Group

Congratulations to the Climate Award Winners at the IGCC Summit 2023

21 August 2023

These awards acknowledge the outstanding commitment, innovation, and leadership demonstrated by individuals in tackling the pressing challenges of climate change within their respective domains.

Corporate Engagement Investor Group on Climate Change Investor Practice Policy & Advocacy

Road to Resilience: An investor action plan for an adaptive and sustainable economy

22 August 2023

The Investor Group on Climate Change, whose members manage more than $30 trillion globally, today launched “Road to Resilience” a new strategy to stimulate investment in climate resilience, protecting against the physical risks of climate change.

Corporate Engagement Investor Practice Physical Risk, Adaptation & Resilience Policy & Advocacy Policy & Advocacy Working Group Private: Physical Risk & Resilience

IGCC Summit 2023: Key Moments and Takeaways.

25 August 2023

300+ climate finance professionals and excellent speakers.

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We’re hiring: Senior Communications Manager

1 September 2023

This role will contribute to systemic impact in the defining challenge of our era and no matter how much you already know, you’ll learn a lot. Parental leave backfill, part time or full time.

Global Investors’ Report Identifies the Eight Key Features for Global Climate Policy

6 September 2023

These are the characteristics that can catalyse greater climate action.

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Net Zero Standard For Diversified Miners Now Available

7 September 2023

This standard, produced by Climate Action 100+, will provide investors with the necessary metrics to help assess diversified mining companies’ transition plans to net zero.

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$150 trillion of investors call for mandatory reporting of climate transition plans

8 September 2023

Australia’s new climate reporting rules should match global best practice by including standardised and decision-useful transition plans, according to three networks of investors who manage more than $150 trillion.

Australia Corporate Engagement Governance & Disclosure Policy & Advocacy Policy & Advocacy Working Group

When Selling Emissions-Intensive Assets Doesn’t Reduce Climate Risk: A New Discussion Paper

21 September 2023

Our new discussion paper explores the tension that arises when companies divest themselves from emissions-intensive assets: Such exits may reduce the transition risk associated with that particular asset, but overall systemic risk may be maintained, or even increase.

Corporate Engagement Corporate Engagement Working Group Investor Practice

Companies’ Climate Ambition Contrasted By Lack Of Detailed Action Plans

18 October 2023

Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has released the latest round of company assessments against its newly updated Net Zero Company Benchmark, drawing on distinct analytical methodologies and datasets from public and self-disclosed data from companies.

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New Research: Investing In Australia’s Vital Regions

26 October 2023

A newly released, in-depth report by The Investor Group on Climate Change sets out key priorities that will help unlock the necessary investment in regional climate transition.

Investor Group on Climate Change

Investable Sector Climate Plans Are Crucial to Clean Energy Competitiveness

2 November 2023

Right now the Australian government is developing climate plans for the economy's most important sectors. This new paper discusses how to make those plans investable.

Australia Corporate Engagement Decarbonising the Economy Policy & Advocacy Policy & Advocacy Working Group

Statement on Pacific Islands Forum Commitment on Coal, Oil & Gas Phase-Out

13 November 2023

We welcome the joint commitment from Pacific Island leaders, including Australia, to phase out fossil fuels from their countries' energy systems, in alignment with 1.5° pathways.

Policy & Advocacy

Climate Action 100+ Announces New Investor Members of Global Steering Committee

22 November 2023

The new members increase investor representation on the Steering Committee and expand the mix of geographic experience and expertise.

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