Topic: Investor Group on Climate Change
3 May 2023
Australian institutional investors have an opportunity to collaborate more with the development sector on funding renewable energy in our region, according to new analysis from The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC).
19 April 2023
Strong, just and credible climate masterplans for the energy, transport, agriculture, and industry sectors will help provide clarity and certainty for investors looking to allocate capital for Australian climate solutions, said The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) today.
13 April 2023
A new whitepaper commissioned by $3 trillion Investor Group on Climate Change has identified Australia’s green industry potential - drawing on lessons from five markets that have built the world’s most successful climate industries.
7 March 2023
A new survey of institutional investors managing $2.1 trillion in Australia shows encouraging progress towards net zero by 2050.
However, acceleration is needed to hit 2030 decarbonisation milestones, and to protect beneficiary returns from physical climate damage and disruption.
6 March 2023
Finance Sector urges Parliament to pass Safeguard Mechanism reform and take further action to support emissions reductions.
21 February 2023
As Director of Investor Practice, Duncan will take on executive responsibility for accelerating climate-aligned investment throughout the membership, and ensuring members are well-equipped with leading tools and knowledge in the rapidly evolving sector.
1 February 2023
The initiative has played a significant role in moving heavy emitting focus companies towards net zero, but this must accelerate.
12 December 2022
Key Points
- The Australian Treasurer today opened consultation on mandatory climate disclosures.
- A mandatory climate disclosure regime will;
- Support efficient investment in companies and projects aligned with net zero emissions,
- Help Australian companies stay attractive in global capital markets,
- Help investors, regulators, and other stakeholders form a comprehensive, reliable understanding of the economy’s overall climate risks and opportunities,
- Reduce the reporting burden for companies that need to disclose into multiple jurisdictions,
- Help protect against greenwashing.
1 December 2022
1 December 2022
The Australian Government has agreed to establish sector pathways to net zero emissions, based on the recommendations in today’s report by The Climate Change Authority.
Quotes from IGCC Director of Policy, Erwin Jackson:
“Investors have the capital ready to fund climate solutions. A reliable picture of the risks and opportunities across all sectors of the economy will open the door for investors to allocate capital to these solutions with confidence.”
30 November 2022
The assessment of the banks has started to paint a picture of future investment risks, but more is needed to ensure we have a more robust picture of the systemic risk that climate change presents to the economy.