A Playbook for Climate Investment in Asia

In the “Asia 2030 Climate Playbook”, the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and the globally active independent investment management firm Invesco explain, “how Asian asset owners can deliver 2030 targets and scale climate investment”.

Circular economy, deforestation, climate solutions, biodiversity/nature and the transition to non-fossil energy are – inter alia – important issues for climate action. “Strong long-term performance, material emissions reductions, and increased allocation to climate solutions can be achieved in parallel and can be actionable. This is the evidence from leading global and Asian asset owners (AOs). Climate risks are increasingly considered financially material, while climate-aligned opportunities are expanding across markets,” the authors of this playbook wrote. Asian asset owners would play a critical role in shaping regional and global climate outcomes, with port­folios that span listed markets, private equity, infrastructure, real assets, and domestic investment ecosystems. As underlined, the “Asia 2030 Climate Playbook” aims to support asset owners – alongside broader stakeholders such as policymakers, NGOs, and market participants – by outlining how one can capitalize on climate strategies and opportunities.

The publication can be downloaded at aigcc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AIGCC-Asia-2030-Climate-Playbook_compressed.pdf and invesco.com/apac/en/institutional/insights/esg/asia-2030-playbook-how-asian-asset-owners-could-deliver-targets-and-capture-climate-opportunities.html.

About AIGCC and Invesco
AIGCC is a leading network of investors in Asia focusing on risks and opportunities in climate and nature. Its more than 80 members have a combined AUM (Assets under Management) of 36 trillion Dollar and have headquarters in 11 markets across the region. “We were founded by institutional investors as a not-for-profit to drive action on climate, and bring an evidence driven, long-term focus on climate, nature, and investment across Asia,” AIGCC gave account.

“Our work is underpinned by science, economics, and an effective theory of change that channels the influence of powerful Asian and international institutional investors, integrated across finance, business and policy making towards systemic impact. We bring deep knowledge and familiarity with Asian markets and dynamics, and play a founding role in global initiatives, making us a trusted force in driving climate-aligned finance across the region and globe.”

Invesco is one of the world’s leading asset managers, with 8,300 employees helping retail and institutional investors in more than 120 countries. The independent investment firm, headquartered in the USA, manages 2.2 trillion US-Dollar in assets under management for both retail and institutional investors and is present in more than 20 countries.

(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 2/2026, Page 4)