Updated Net Zero Investment Framework, the most widely used net zero guidance by investors, published as ‘NZIF 2.0’

24 June 2024

NZIF 2.0 is the most up to date and comprehensive net zero investor guidance based on three years of practical implementation experience. NZIF 2.0 includes updates to guidance on several asset classes, as well as some revised target terminology...

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Paris Aligned Asset Owners signatories report progress on implementing net zero commitments

29 May 2024

All reporting signatories demonstrate progress on achieving real economy emissions reductions through mixture of climate solutions, engagement and policy advocacy Strong engagement with asset managers on climate-related financial issues reinforces the importance of engagement and stewardship to asset owners...

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Net Zero Investment Framework component for private debt

23 May 2024

This private debt guidance establishes a consistent industry-wide approach to measuring progress toward net zero. It emphasises the real economy decarbonisation of borrowers issuing loans within the private debt industry. It reflects changes suggested by investors during a three-week open...

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Agriculture, forestry and fisheries reclassified as ‘high impact’ in Net Zero Investment Framework

23 November 2023

Originally published by IIGCC We explain what this reclassification means for investors using the net zero investment framework (NZIF) - the most widely used net zero framework for investors - to develop net zero targets and transition plans.   In October...

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Paris Aligned Asset Owners initiative publishes first Progress Report and initial target disclosures for a further 13 signatories

9 November 2022

Inaugural Progress Report showcases innovation and best practice amongst asset owners for turning net zero commitments into action. New targets mean 40 asset owners have disclosed initial targets since March 2021. The Paris Aligned Asset Owners comprises 57 signatories...

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First net zero guidance for private equity for GPs and LPs launched by IIGCC

2 February 2022

IIGCC has developed a new private equity component for the Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) first published by the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative (PAII) in March 2021 The comprehensive guidance – covering metrics, targets and implementation actions relevant to...

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10 new investors join the Paris Aligned Asset Owners group, bringing total signatories to 50 with USD 2.8 trillion total assets

1 November 2021

01.11.21 Paris Aligned Asset Owners group grows to 50 with combined assets under management of USD 2.8 trillion New signatories to the initiative include three significant New York City pension funds and four New Zealand Crown investors, boosting representation from...

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Paris Aligned Asset Owners group grows to USD 2.35 trillion with new additions from Australia and Europe

20 September 2021

20.09.21 Paris Aligned Asset Owners group grows to 40 investors with combined assets under management of USD 2.35 trillion New joiners to the initiative include HESTA – the first Australian signatory – as well as number of Danish pension funds,...

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