Topic: Investor Group on Climate Change

2017 Climate Change Policy Review an opportunity to address investment uncertainty

24 March 2017

The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) welcomes the release of the 2017 Climate Policy Review Discussion Paper, as an important new opportunity to agree on a productive way forward. “After more than a decade of policy uncertainty, investors are hungry for a national climate change policy framework which delivers a degree of investment confidence”, said Emma Herd, Chief Executive Officer of the Investor Group on Climate Change.

We can climate-proof Australia, but we have to start now

21 March 2017

We can climate-proof Australia, but we have to start now Talk to any investor these days about climate and energy policy, and the level of frustration is evident. Current policy paralysis has stalled investment in additional renewable energy generation that is needed to replace ageing infrastructure, with cost implications for all Australians.

Risk to return: Investors call on government to unlock climate adaptation finance

14 March 2017

Investors worth AU$1.2 trillion are calling on the Federal Government to review its approach to climate adaptation as the damage bill for the economy rises from increasing natural disasters. In a new report – From Risk to Return – released today by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), investors layout the multi-billion dollar threats and opportunities of climate adaptation, as well as recommendations to overcome barriers to action.

From risk to return: Investing in climate change adaptation | IGCC | Mar 2017

14 March 2017

The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) is a collaboration of Australian and New Zealand institutional investors and advisors, managing over $1 trillion in assets under management
and focusing on the impact that climate change has on the financial value of investments. IGCC aims to encourage government policies and investment practices that address the risks and opportunities of climate change.

Investors welcome APRA recognition of climate change as financial risk

17 February 2017

The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) welcomes comments today by APRA Executive Board Member Geoff Summerhayes acknowledging the reality that climate change poses a material financial risk for Australian business and the economy.

NO ROOM FOR PARTISAN POLITICS IN ENERGY

13 February 2017

Representatives of Australian communities, including civil society, households, workers, investors, business energy users and energy suppliers today challenged all political leaders to stop partisan antics and work together to reform Australia’s energy systems and markets. There is simply no room for partisan politics when the reliability, affordability and sustainability of Australia’s energy system is at stake.

Investor briefing: The Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) | Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC

15 December 2016

Investor briefing: The Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) | Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has been promoting better corporate disclosure on climate change for over a decade. Climate change, and carbon risk, is a foreseeable financial risk. There are now clear international and national policy pathways, with the probable market and technological implications and flow through physical risk impacts.