Overview

Initiated in 2019, this benchmark series by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) examines how institutional investors in Asia are approaching net zero and climate-aligned investment practices across asset classes and markets. The series tracks the development of investor approaches to climate-related investment, stewardship, portfolio alignment, disclosure and risk management.

Purpose

The purpose of the series is to provide insight into how asset owners, asset managers and other institutional investors are integrating climate considerations into investment decision-making and portfolio management in Asia. It also explores the opportunities, implementation approaches and barriers associated with climate-aligned investing and the transition to a net zero economy.

Methodology

The series is based on annual surveys conducted by AIGCC involving institutional investors with significant investment exposure in Asia. Survey participants include asset owners, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and asset managers.

The benchmark combines quantitative survey responses with qualitative commentary, implementation examples and case studies. Across editions, the methodology has assessed investor practices related to climate governance, net zero commitments, portfolio alignment, climate measurement, stewardship, scenario analysis, climate solutions investment and investment mandates.

Frameworks

The series reviews how investors use climate-related frameworks, standards and methodologies including TCFD, the Net Zero Investment Framework, Science Based Targets initiative and other climate-related investment tools and taxonomies.

It also examines topics such as climate disclosure, portfolio emissions measurement, transition and physical risk analysis, engagement strategies, climate solutions investment and implementation challenges within Asian markets.

Relevance for finance professionals

Finance professionals can use this benchmark series to understand emerging market practice in climate-aligned investment across Asia and compare how institutional investors are implementing net zero and climate strategies.

The series can also support professionals in identifying commonly used investment frameworks, understanding evolving disclosure and stewardship expectations, and assessing approaches to integrating climate considerations into governance, portfolio construction and investment processes.