Topic: Investor Group on Climate Change

Investor Climate Compass: Oil and Gas – Navigating Investor Engagement | GIC & CDP | May 2017

15 May 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.

New Investor Report: Oil & gas companies show progress on climate change, but laggards like ExxonMobil remain way behind

15 May 2017

In a new report, published today, global investors conclude that some of the largest global oil and gas companies such as Statoil, Eni and Total are well ahead of others like ExxonMobil when it comes to climate change management and disclosure. Investor Climate Compass: Oil and Gas – Navigating Investor Engagement is a joint report from the four investor networks that make up the Global Investor Coalition on Climate Change (GICand CDP.

Over 280 global investors (managing more than $17 trillion in assets) urge G7 to stand by Paris Agreement and drive its swift implementation

8 May 2017

282 long‐term institutional investors representing more than USD $17 trillion in assets have written to G7 heads of state urging governments to stand by their commitments to the Paris Agreement at their upcoming Summit in Taormina, Italy on May 26‐7. [/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon=”” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”” size=”” divider=”” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””] Reiterate their support for and commitment to implement the Paris Agreement, including the delivery of their own Nationally Determined Contributions in full.

Transparency in transition: A guide to investor disclosure on climate change | IGCC & AIGCC | Apr 2017

12 April 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.

Asian and Australian investors launch major new guide on climate change disclosure

12 April 2017

Investor groups from Australia and Asia have come together to release a major new guide on climate change disclosure for institutional investors, the first to be released following the publication of the draft recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Developed by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC – Australia/New Zealand) and the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC – Asia) Transparency in Transition: A Guide to Investor Disclosure on Climate Change is an essential building block to support investors and stakeholders in safely steering the global economy through a period of rapid and far-reaching transition, by better understanding the financial implications.

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.