Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)

📍 Emily Murrell, IIGCC Policy Programme Director, welcomed the UK's Nationally Determined Contribution submission, published yesterday: "Following the UK’s COP29 announcement that they intend to cut economy-wide emissions by 81% by 2035, this latest update offers a more comprehensive decarbonisation strategy across key sectors and an overview of the policies and measures involved in its delivery. “It is positive to see these commitments respond directly to the outcomes of the UN Global Stocktake, with an explicit commitment to issuing no new oil and gas licenses. Looking ahead, we encourage more detail on the delivery of targets related to the UK Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. Underpinning these high-level commitments with clear sectoral plans will help to give investors certainty about the long-term investment landscape. “Finance is integral to achieving UK’s ambitions and investors are ready to play their part to ensure the country benefits from the opportunities presented by the green transition. "We hope this announcement serves as a catalyst for other countries to follow suit, providing clarity on emissions reduction plans and building momentum on the road to COP30.” Emily Murrell FRSA Our response ➡ https://lnkd.in/ePX3kwAA #COP29 #COP30 #NDCs #UKClimateLeadership #UNFCCC

👋 Don't miss our public webinar on the 'Net Zero Investment Framework Implementation Guidance' next Wednesday, 5 February.   Open to asset owners and asset managers, pick from a morning or afternoon slot (GMT) that best suits your schedule. Tag a colleague in the comments if you think they'd find this useful.   📍 This fully updated guidance offers a roadmap for NZIF users setting portfolio-level objectives and asset-level targets, as well as detailed guidance on seven asset classes.   It offers the foundations for developing a net zero strategy and transition plan, supporting portfolio decarbonisation in a way that emphasises real economy emissions reductions.   💻Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eSJg-iuP ➡ Read the guidance: https://lnkd.in/grUZ6V9y #netzero #targetsetting #transition #emissionsreduction

🌟We're thrilled to have had a full house at our IIGCC policy roundtable in Brussels yesterday, with opening remarks from Diana Acconcia DG CLIMA, our CEO, Stephanie Pfeifer OBE and IIGCC Board Vice-Chair and PKA CEO, Jon Johnsen.  🗝️The session, chaired by our Policy Director Emily Murrell FRSA, explored the practical ways we can unlock finance for the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and meet the EU’s 2040 climate target amid an increasingly complex regional and global landscape. The discussion between representatives from across EU institutions, think-tanks and investors covered: 🏭 How to encourage a vibrant entrepreneurial European economy amid the complexities of the Clean Industrial Deal, decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness as joint priorities. 💡The role of critical raw materials, technological innovation, and access to finance for the transition – and the investment gaps around transport, buildings, energy, and adaptation. 📄How to simplify regulation and make reporting requirements manageable, while maintaining climate ambition. 🌍The EU's position as a climate leader and its role on the global stage, fresh from Ursula von der Leyen's commitment to the green transition at Davos.   🙌Thanks to all for their informative contributions to the discussion. #Policy #SustainableInvestment #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanParliament

🤝 We are happy to announce that our Policy Director Emily Murrell FRSA will be moderating a panel at Climate Action's Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2025 at 11am on Tuesday 29 April at the Pullman Montparnasse, Paris. 📅 The panel "Paris a Decade on: Advancing Sustainability and Investor Impact - Aligning European and Global Climate Achievements with Investor Expectations" will take stock of global progress toward achieving climate goals and look at lessons learned, and how to scale ambition and action, on the path to limiting global warming to 1.5C. 🧑🤝🧑 The forum will bring together financial executives, investors, and policymakers, to address the latest pressing challenges through actionable insights and strategic frameworks. 👋 We look forward to seeing you there! Register now to attend: https://lnkd.in/esWg6rue #SINVEurope

🕰️ There is a growing urgency and technological possibility to accelerate action in climate change and the energy transition this year. To seize the moment, we've partnered with Chatham House on their Climate & Energy Summit, where stakeholders across sectors will meet to discuss solutions for a resilient future. Why attend? ✅ Understand the key geopolitical developments, policy shifts and global mega-trends shaping climate action and the energy transition.    ✅ Discover innovative approaches to climate finance, the food-water nexus, and bioeconomies of the future.  ✅ Explore emerging discussions around critical materials and divergent transition pathways with the potential to drive and disrupt a secure energy transition. Book your in-person place to participate in discussions held under the Chatham House Rule, shaping climate and energy policy for the years ahead. Plus, enjoy numerous networking opportunities with senior leaders from across government, international organizations and industry. 📅 18-19 March 2025 📍 Chatham House and online Register now, and find further details below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gNGa2iXC

🤝 We're pleased to be a part of Economist Impact's milestone event, 10th anniversary Sustainability Week, bringing together global sustainability leaders to reflect on past progress and plan for future challenges. ✏️ Register for the event today to join over 1,500 attendees in London from March 10th–12th 2025 and learn from the more than 200 speakers discussing how best to accelerate sustainable transformation. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ga6dnNh5 #EconSustainability

⬇ We're hiring! ⤵ Are you an Events Officer interested in climate change and keen to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team? Do you fancy working on online and hybrid events in the UK and Europe, covering the latest climate and investing topics? 👋 This could be the job for you! Follow the link below for all the details and how to apply. Please submit your application before 12 February 2025. https://lnkd.in/eTvP6bah #Hiring #ClimateAction #Sustainability #IIGCC #Jobs #EventJobs

🤝 We are pleased to partner with Climate Action for the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2025, taking place on April 29th at the Pullman Montparnasse, Paris. 🧑🤝🧑 The forum will bring together financial executives, investors, and policymakers, to address the latest pressing challenges through actionable insights and strategic frameworks 📢 Discussions will cover important themes such as portfolio alignment, risk mitigation, impact investing, and transparent reporting, underscoring the urgency of embedding a just transition within net-zero strategies. The Forum empowers financial stakeholders to lead Europe’s sustainable economic transformation, advancing resilience, inclusion, and climate leadership throughout capital markets. Register now to attend: https://lnkd.in/esWg6rue #SINVEurope

📢 Our Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) Implementation Guidance is fully updated and available to all. This guidance provides a comprehensive roadmap for setting portfolio-level objectives and asset-level targets to support users of NZIF, as well as detailed guidance on seven asset classes. 📜 It offers the foundations for developing a net zero strategy and transition plan, supporting portfolio decarbonisation in a way that emphasises real economy emissions reductions. Join our public webinar on February 5 to learn more, where we'll walk you through the guidance and offer insights shared by investors using the tool. This session is open to asset owners and asset managers. 📚 Don't miss out! The document is full of hyperlinks and clear pathways for easy navigation — a one-stop shop for all your net zero strategies needs, from the first steps to advanced considerations. 💻Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eSJg-iuP #NZIF #Webinar #NetZero #ImplementationGuidance  

What are the climate-related investing areas to watch in 2025? Stephanie Pfeifer OBE, IIGCC CEO, shares her thoughts on the year ahead and reflects on how the conversation has changed. Read on below for more on: 🌍 Europe's leadership position 💡 The complexities of individual climate strategies ⚡ Intensifying competition, from electric vehicles to transition finance ☀ The Baku to Belém roadmap ahead of COP30 🌲 More focus on nature-related risks and opportunities https://lnkd.in/eb-ZkFKa #ClimateRisk #ClimateOpportunity #Nature #COP30