Paris Aligned Asset Owners is an outcome of the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative (PAII), which was established in May 2019 as a collaborative investor-led forum, to support investors to align their portfolios and investment activities to the goals of the Paris Agreement. PAII is coordinated by AIGCC, Ceres, IGCC and IIGCC.
The Paris Aligned Asset Owners initiative is delivered by the same four investor networks, which are supporting investors globally to implement the Net Zero Investment Framework.
Partners
IIGCC
Europe
IIGCC brings the investment community together to work towards a net zero and climate resilient future. We create change the world needs by unlocking investor action on climate change. We have more than 400 members, mainly pension funds and asset managers, across 26 countries, with over €60 trillion in assets under management. Our work supports investors in generating returns for clients and beneficiaries, which in turn provides financial wellbeing for future generations. Our team works with investors to create practical solutions that can make a real difference in tackling climate change – providing guidance and support on investment strategies, policies and corporate behaviours that have real impact and deliver change that the world needs. www.iigcc.org
Ceres
North America
Ceres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies and nonprofits, we inspire action and drive equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future. www.ceres.org
Asia Investment Group on Climate Change
Asia
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) is an initiative to create awareness and encourage action among Asia’s asset owners and financial institutions about the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and low carbon investing. AIGCC provides capacity for investors to share best practice and to collaborate on investment activity, credit analysis, risk management, engagement and policy. With a strong international profile and significant network, AIGCC represents the Asian investor perspective in the evolving global discussions on climate change and the transition to a greener economy. AIGCC has 49 members from 11 markets representing over US13 trillion in assets under management. www.aigcc.net
Investor Group on Climate Change
Australasia
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) is a collaboration of Australian and New Zealand institutional investors and advisors, managing over $2 trillion in assets under management and focusing on the impact that climate change has on the financial value of investments. IGCC aims to encourage government policies and investment practices that address the risks and opportunities of climate change. www.igcc.org.au
Steering Group
Adam Matthews
Chief Responsible Investment Officer
Church of England Pensions Board
Nathalie van Toren
Head of Responsible Investment
NN Group
David Adkins
Head of Investment Strategy
Lloyds Banking Group Pensions Trustee Limited
Liz Gordon
Executive Director of Corporate Governance
New York State Common Retirement Fund
Mads Skaaning Jensen
Head of Fixed Income & ESG
PKA
Andrew Kitchen
Senior Manager Sustainability & Stewardship
Royal London Group
Michael Marshall
Head of Investment Risk and Sustainable Ownership
Railpen
Akaash Sachdeva
Manager Responsible Investment
HESTA Superannuation
Faith Ward
Chief Responsible Investment Officer
Brunel Pension Partnership
Executive Committee
Kirsten Spalding
Vice President
Ceres
Rebecca Mikula-Wright
Executive Director,
AIGCC & Chief Executive Officer
IGCC
Stephanie Pfeifer
Chief Executive Officer
IIGCC