Topic: Investor Group on Climate Change

Climate Action 100+ Produces Net Zero Standard for Diversified Mining: Consultation Draft

18 May 2023

Climate Action 100+, the world's largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has produced a consultation draft of the Net Zero Standard for Diversified Mining.

Opportunities for Australian Investors in the US$2 Trillion Market in Emerging Economies

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).

Investors Welcome Treasurer’s Clean Energy Roundtable

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.

Driving Australian Climate Innovation: New Whitepaper

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.

The State of Net Zero Investment in Australia

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.

Joint Finance Sector Statement on Safeguards Mechanism

6 March 2023

Finance Sector urges Parliament to pass Safeguard Mechanism reform and take further action to support emissions reductions.

Duncan Paterson Joins The Investor Group on Climate Change

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.

Five Years of Climate Action 100+ Progress and Next Phase

1 February 2023

The initiative has played a significant role in moving heavy emitting focus companies towards net zero, but this must accelerate.

Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure Central to Unlocking Billions in Clean Industry

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.