Initiated in 2019, the State of Investor Climate Transition in Asia is an annual benchmark series developed by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). It provides a structured, comparative assessment of how institutional investors across Asia are addressing climate-related risks and opportunities in their investment practices.

The purpose of this benchmark is to track investor progress in aligning portfolios with climate transition goals, focusing on five core areas: governance, investment, corporate engagement, policy advocacy, and investor disclosure. The benchmark is grounded in the Investor Climate Action Plans (ICAPs) Expectations Ladder, which offers a framework for evaluating investor readiness and action towards net zero alignment.

The methodology includes a comprehensive desktop review of major asset owners and asset managers across the region, supported by a detailed survey administered to a sample of participating investors. This approach enables a robust, consistent comparison over time and across markets.

Finance professionals can use the series to understand regional trends, benchmark their organisation’s climate practices against peers, identify gaps, and inform the development of internal climate-related strategies. It also serves as a reference point for engagement with stakeholders, including clients, regulators and policymakers.