Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

日本語は英語記載の下にご参照下さい。    💡 Japan's GDP would suffer significant economic decline under current global climate targets, according to new scenarios released by Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a network of 141 central banks and financial regulators. Read our briefing here or below: https://bit.ly/4iE8gCj Under current policies, Japan's economy could suffer from an almost 10% annual hit, amounting to approximately JPY 952 trillion (USD 9.2 trillion) between now and 2050. More in our press release: https://bit.ly/41DF6NO 💡 141の中央銀行および金融監督機関のネットワークが発表した新たなシナリオによると、現在の世界の気候変動目標の下では、日本のGDPは大幅な経済減退に見舞われることになると予測されている。 概要をダウンロード (英語版): https://bit.ly/4iE8gCj   現在の政策の下では、日本経済は年間GDPの約10%を失う可能性があり、2050年までにその総額は約9.2兆米ドル（約952兆円）に達すると予測されている。 メディアリリースをオンラインで読む (日本語版): https://bit.ly/3Zw6tXi . . . #NGFS #NDCs #Japan #climatepolicy #netzerotransition #climatechange #気候変動

최근 미국에서 확산되는 '안티ESG(Anti-ESG)' 움직임이 화석연료 산업과 정치 세력의 전략적 흐름이라는 분석이 나왔습니다. 이에 따라 한국 기업과 금융기관은 ESG를 단기적 규제 대응이 아닌 장기적 성장 전략으로 내재화해야 한다는 조언이 제시되었습니다. 한국사회책임투자포럼(KoSIF)과 InfluenceMap은 지난 27일, ‘글로벌 안티ESG 흐름과 국내 기업의 대응 방향’을 주제로 세미나를 개최했습니다. 이번 세미나는 미국의 안티ESG 흐름이 한국 기업에 미칠 영향을 분석하고, 변화하는 국제 환경 속에서 기업들이 경쟁력을 유지할 전략을 모색하기 위해 마련되었습니다. 🔍 핵심 내용 정리 ✔️안티ESG, 누가 만들었나? (feat.안티ESG 흐름과 화석연료 부문의 역할 - InfluenceMap 이세진 한국팀 매니저) → ESG 규제에 반발하는 화석연료 기업과 산업협회들이 전략적으로 법안을 마련하고, 정책 아젠다를 확산하며 기업의 기후 행동을 무력화하고 있음    ✔️미국 VS 유럽, ESG 규제 방향은? (feat.미국의 ESG 및 안티ESG 흐름에 대한 소개 - 모리슨 포스터(Morrison Foerster) Craig D. Matin ESG 및 지속가능성 실무 그룹 공동 대표) → 미국 내 ESG 규제 후퇴 흐름이 진행 중이나, 유럽은 ESG 규제와 투명성을 지속적으로 강화하며 글로벌 ESG 기준을 주도하고 있음  → 미국 내 ESG 관련 소송 및 법적 리스크 증가에 따라, 기업은 ESG를 단순한 규제가 아닌 핵심 전략 요소로 인식해야함   ✔️기관투자자는 어떻게 대응하고 있나? (feat.안티ESG 기조에 대한 한국 기업들의 대응 방안 - Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) 조대현 한국 프로그램 매니저) → 블랙록, 뱅가드 등 대형 자산운용사의 주주 의결권 행사 방식 변화는 ESG 투자 위축이 아니라 정상화 과정이라는 분석 → MSCI 신흥시장 지수에서 한국 비중은 감소한 반면, 아시아 주요 국가들 비중 확대 → 투자자의 신뢰를 유지하기 위해 기업 차원의 ESG 정보 공개 및 적극적인 대응 필요 ✔️ESG 시장, 숨 고르기 시간(feat.2025 ESG 아젠다 변화와 기업의 과제 - 대한상공회의소 지속가능경영원 조영준 원장) → 미국 트럼프 행정부의 ESG 규제 완화에도 불구하고, 글로벌 ESG 채권 및주요국(미국, 한국, 중국, 유럽, 일본의 기후변화 대응 투자와 공급망 관리 요구는 지속 → ESG 시장의 숨 고르기 단계로, 기업들은 기존 전략을 점검하고 비용 대비 효과를 분석해 우선순위를 정하는 유연한 대응이 필요 ✔️ESG, 단순한 규제가 아닌 필수 경영 요소(feat.국내 ESG흐름과 정책 방향성 - 한국사회책임투자포럼(KoSIF) 김태한 수석연구원) → 정권이 바뀌어도 기업의 위험은 사라지지 않는다는 점, 기후변화로 인한 위험은 오히려 가속화되고 있다는 점, 고객사의 마케팅 및 제품 경쟁력 측면에서도 공급망 저탄소화는 유리하는 점, 고객사의 입장에서 보면 ESG 요구 지속이 가격협상에서도 유리하다는 점에서 ESG는 지속될 수 밖에 없음  → ESG를 정치적 이슈로 바라보기보다 기업 경영 환경의 변화로 인식하고 대응해야 함 💡 기업의 ESG 전략, 어떻게 가져가야 하는가  ✅ ESG 투자는 비용 대비 효과를 분석해 우선순위를 정해 실행 ✅ 탄소세·ESG 공급망 실사 등 임박한 규제에 선제적으로 대응 ✅ ESG를 단기 규제가 아닌 장기 성장 전략으로 내재화 📌 자세히 보기: https://lnkd.in/eYDf9jkB

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has published its 2024 Year in Review, highlighting key outcomes from the year in a series of case studies across our work. Over the past 12 months, AIGCC has continued to support institutional investors across Asia as they navigate evolving climate policies, deepen engagement with decision-makers key markets, and advance the region’s climate transition. Thank you for all your support. We hope you enjoy reading the report, and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the year ahead! Read the update ➡️ https://bit.ly/43ef1Wd Download the report ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QyrtIZ

GRESB was pleased to co-host the "ESG and Green Financing in Indonesia" forum alongside Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainahaus, and Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors, the discussion underscored the growing momentum for sustainability in Indonesia’s real estate sector—and the critical role of global standards, regulatory support, and green financing in driving meaningful progress. A few key insights from the discussion: 💰ESG as a driver of investment – Indonesia’s property market is expanding, and alignment with international ESG benchmarks is increasingly vital for attracting global capital. 🪴 The rise of green financing – Thematic bonds and sustainability-linked loans are gaining traction, but clearer KPIs and regulatory frameworks are needed to streamline access. 📄 Challenges in implementation – While sustainability incentives exist, policy enhancements could further encourage the adoption of green building practices. 🌐 Global benchmarks & regional context – Aligning with international standards ensures transparency, but it’s essential to account for local market realities in ESG assessments. At GRESB, we’re committed to equipping the real asset industry with the data, insights, and benchmarks necessary to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. The discussions at this forum reinforced the importance of collaboration across sectors to drive progress. A big thank you to our speakers and partners for making this event a success!

📣 Join the AIGCC team! We currently have 2 job openings available: 1) Energy Transition Consultant - Oil & Gas (More details and apply here: https://bit.ly/3EKV3Im) 2) Industrial Decarbonisation Consultant – Steel (More details and apply here: https://bit.ly/4hMzt54) Share this with your network. #hiring #greenjobs #climatejobs #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation #climateinvestment #investors #policyadvocacy #Climateadvocacy

Held in Tokyo on 4 and 5 March, AIGCC is pleased to be attending the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia, hosted by Japan Exchange Group / Tokyo Stock Exchange, being held in Tokyo on 4 and 5 March. With a wealth of opportunities for informal conversations, including: ·      Networking Welcome Reception ·      Conference Dinner, hosted by Japan Shareholder Services ·      Breakfast Session, hosted by Georgeson ·      Networking Lunch This is an ideal event to engage with a global group of investors, advisors and governance professionals, building your relationships and extending your network: https://lnkd.in/g5w5Sunh #ICGN25 #governance #corpgov #stewardship

AIGCC is pleased to be attending the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia, hosted by Japan Exchange Group / Tokyo Stock Exchange, being held in Tokyo on 4 and 5 March. The Conference will address the impact of corporate governance and investor stewardship reforms in the region, and consider how companies, global investors and stakeholders can best work together in pursuit of sustainable long-term value creation. This packed two days of information and insight offers participants the opportunity to hear from international leaders in the field of corporate governance and investor stewardship: https://lnkd.in/g5w5Sunh #ICGN25 #governance #corpgov #stewardship

We urge governments to have plans that reflect no new unabated coal in their energy systems whilst allowing for just transition elements to be considered. Having a fair, fast, and well-planned transition will enable new capital flows and investment avenues for renewables.

🖥️ Join the new ASCOR webinar: Tracking national climate action for investors The webinar will present the results of the latest State of Transition in Sovereigns 2024 report by Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) Centre at the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), as part of the Assessing Climate-related Opportunities and Risks (ASCOR) project. With 70 countries now assessed, nearly three times more than when the ASCOR framework was originally launched, the report provides much needed insights on the progress made by countries in managing the low-carbon transition and the impacts of climate change. It comes at a critical point, on the eve of the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference global stocktake, when countries take their own inventory of the advancement that they are collectively making to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Antonina Scheer, Policy Fellow, Research Project Managerat the TPI Centre and the lead report author, will present the latest country results, followed by a panel discussion that I will moderate with Claudia Gollmeier (Colchester Global Investors Limited and co-chair of the ASCOR project) and Sang Huyn Kwak (Government Bond Policy Division, Treasury Bureau, The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea). They will bring the investor's and the sovereign's perspectives to the discussion. 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/ddUzcTnC Thursday, 6 February, 2024 Time: 10:00-11:00 GMT ASCOR is an investor-led project supported, by the Principles for Responsible Investment, Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), Ceres, Inc., Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), the United Nations-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance and the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) . It is co-chaired by Adam Matthews (Church of England), Victoria Barron (GIB (UK) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED) and Esther Law (Amundi), in addition to Claudia Gollmeier and supported by Rory Sullivan (Chronos Sustainability). With thanks to the ASCOR research team - who, beyond Antonina, includes Johannes Honneth, Setenay Hızlıok, Sylvan Lutz, María Camila Cristancho and Giorgia Monsignori and the TPI Centre's research director Simon Dietz. Thank you also to the ASCOR research funders Climate Arc, Laudes Foundation and ClimateWorks Foundation.

Biodiversity bonds hit new highs and record shareholder resolutions on nature were filed. But conservation-renewables trade-offs and absent finance pledges from rich nations at COP16 may test this asset class’s resilience in the year ahead. In this latest story, Eco-Business correspondent Gabrielle See 谢欣冕 delves into the nine key developments that the players, academics and civil society members Eco-Business spoke to will be closely watching in 2025. Read now: [https://lnkd.in/grTMnWBW] This story features insights from Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Rainforest Action Network, and Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), among others. It is part of our Asia Outlook 2025 series. Look out for other stories to come on key trends and developments to watch in the new year!