Topic: Governance & Disclosure
20 February 2023
The Investor Group on Climate Change's submission to Treasury's consultation concerns the coverage of the regime, scope 3 emissions, timing, and a focus on physical risk.
6 February 2023
A new legal opinion shows that when companies publish their plans it’s valuable and appropriate for those statements to have a reasonable basis. That level of clarity must be protected, because it is a crucial part of giving investors confidence so they can allocate capital in support of credible and robust business strategies
The State of Net Zero Investment in Aotearoa New Zealand 2022
Report | Aotearoa New Zealand Investor Coalition for Net Zero | January 2023
Results from a survey of wealth managers, asset owners, and fund managers.
We received a total of 50 responses, covering in aggregate $331bn in assets, out of New Zealand’s estimated $365bn total.
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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.
5 December 2022
This brief covers the results of our 2022 survey of institutional investors managing $2.1 trillion in the Australian economy, as they relate to Australia’s policy environment.
Corporate Climate Transition Plans: A Guide to Investor Expectations
Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | March 2022
This report aims to help companies preparing climate transition plans and investors engaging with these improved plans. By summarising existing guidance it provides a clear set of investor expectations for Australian businesses’ climate plans.
It lays out five important principles for adequate climate transition plans:
- Set comprehensive science-based quantitative targets
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Climate Disclosures: Lessons from Global Trends For Aotearoa New Zealand
Report | Mark Baker-Jones, Donovan Burton and Ian Edwards | January 2022
This report considers emerging global best practice for standards on climate risk disclosure regimes and how they might be adopted into the incoming mandatory regime in New Zealand to enable investors to make well-informed decisions.
Analysis from IGCC shows reporting standards for NZ’s landmark climate risk disclosure regime must match
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A Changing Climate: What Investors Expect of Company Directors on Climate Risk
Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | November 2021
The report provides guidance on what outcomes investors want to see directors and boards deliver as companies set out their net zero ambitions and approaches.
It finds Australian company directors lack the skills and experience to lead the corporate transition to net zero emissions by 2050 and it is unclear
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The State of Net Zero Investment Australia and New Zealand: 2021
Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | June 2021
IGGC’s investor survey provides insights into how Australian and New Zealand investors are responding to climate risk and net zero investment opportunities.
Sentiment with investors show a strong focus around pathways and roadmaps to a net zero economy.
The report highlights some of the factors driving investor thinking and behaviour
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Confusion to Clarity: A Plan for Mandatory TCFD-Aligned Disclosure in Australia
Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | June 2021
A Plan for Mandatory TCFD-Aligned Disclosure in Australia
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