Rebecca Mikula Wright

Rebecca Mikula-Wright

Chief Executive Officer, Investor Group on Climate Change & Asia Investor Group on Climate Change

Rebecca is the Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). She sits on the Steering Committees for Climate Action 100+, the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative and the Investor Agenda, as well as the Executive Committee for the Paris Aligned Asset Owners. Rebecca has worked in climate change, sustainability and investment banking for over 20 years in Hong Kong, Europe and Australia.

Rebecca started her career in investment banking working in equity research, credit analysis, commodities and derivatives for groups such as Nomura Securities, BlackRock, Exxon Mobil and JPMorgan. Involvement in early corporate sustainability programs in many of her roles was the
catalyst to move into the nascent sustainable finance and investment field in Asia where she led ASrIA (Assoc. for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia) in Hong Kong.

She is a Board member of Wildlife Conservation International – the umbrella organisation of The Orangutan Project, International Elephant Project and the International Tiger Project, focused on animal and environmental conservation in Indonesia. Rebecca has a BA (Asian Studies/Commerce), Dip. Business Administration and speaks conversational Japanese, French and Czech.

Hunter businesses calling for a strong 2035 emissions reduction target

16 December 2024

Today, the Investor Group on Climate Change has released a joint statement with nine critical Hunter businesses and peak bodies calling on the Federal Parliament to commit to a strong 2035 emissions reduction target.

$6.8 trillion GDP hit if renewable energy transition is delayed

2 December 2024

If Australia harness our sunlight and mineral resources, we could become a renewable energy superpower, sell clean products, like green iron, to the world and decarbonise around 10% of global emissions.

Wave of success: Investors launch ‘Climate Action Pays Off’ campaign

16 October 2024

We have launched a national campaign to showcase clean energy success stories while urging the Federal Parliament to embrace strong climate policy to unlock the next wave of multibillion dollar investment in local industries. 

New Climate Reporting Rules Will Help Australia Thrive

22 August 2024

Australia's new mandatory climate disclosure regime, passed by the Senate today, will help get private investment into the businesses and projects that will drive Australia's economy and jobs.