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Older resources are in our archives of Publications prior to June 2021, Submissions prior to December 2022, Policy Briefings Prior to December 2022 (Members only).

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Submission: Community Benefits Principles for a Future Made in Australia

Submission | Bethany Richards (IGCC) and Tori Huggins (RIAA) | 2 February 2026

It is also an opportunity for the finance sector and government to work together to harness capital toward sustainable economic, environmental and social outcomes, ensuring the energy transition creates decent work and does not leave individuals, workers, regions or communities behind. The energy transition and FMiA additionally offer a significant opportunity to advance broader government priorities – such as reducing inequality and improving social outcomes – by ensuring underrepresented communities are active participants and beneficiaries.

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AustraliaPolicy & Advocacy Working Group
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Systems Stewardship: Managing Interconnected Climate Risks for Lasting Value

Report | Dr Donna Lopata, UTS | 15 December 2025

This report examines how Australian investors understand and apply systems stewardship as part of managing interconnected, system-level climate risks.

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Corporate EngagementInvestor Group on Climate Change

Climate Scenario Guidance: Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Submission | Kate Simmonds | 17 December 2025

Investors welcome the draft Climate Scenario Guidance, which addresses a critical challenge for investors: the lack of consistency in physical climate risk assessments, but recommend some adjustments.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosurePhysical Risk, Adaptation & ResiliencePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group
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Submission: Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Reporting

Submission | Lisa Caripis | 4 December 2025

Submission: Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill – Amendment Paper No 446: Climate Related Disclosure

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Governance & DisclosureNew ZealandPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group
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Submission: Net Zero Fund should fast-track REIP development

Submission | Bethany Richards | 15 October 2025

The Net Zero Fund is a new carveout of the National Reconstruction Fund, with $5 billion in public finance to deploy. The Department of Industry, Science and Resources consulted on priority areas for blended finance, and on which financial products are useful to companies and investors in this space. Given the broader challenges that established industries are experiencing in transitioning, and those of budding green industries, IGCC believes that the Fund should address the toughest challenges that can unlock the biggest decarbonisation gains.

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AustraliaClimate Solutions & TechCorporate EngagementDecarbonising the EconomyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group
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Beyond Risk to Building Resilience

Report | Kate Simmonds, Fergus Pitt | 13 October 2025

The Investor Expectations of Companies on Physical Risk and Resilience report outlines what investors want to see from companies in assessing, managing, and disclosing physical climate risks. It provides practical guidance for boards and executives to strengthen climate resilience — outlining investor expectations on governance, strategy, and transparency to help safeguard long-term value and support a well-managed transition from risk to resilience.

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Corporate EngagementPhysical Risk, Adaptation & ResiliencePrivate: Physical Risk & Resilience
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Climate Capability Principles for Boards

Report | Richard Proudlove, Alice Martin | 13 October 2025

This report provides investors with guidance to strengthen their engagement with companies on aligning governance practices with the demands of the climate transition. It also aims to support companies in embedding climate considerations into governance structures, strategic planning, board oversight and stakeholder engagement to deliver real-world decarbonisation outcomes.

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AustraliaCorporate EngagementCorporate Engagement Working Group
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Submission to XRB: Current disclosure timeframes position Aotearoa New Zealand as a destination for international capital

Submission | Lisa Caripis | September 2025

Investors are increasingly looking for markets where climate-related financial risks and opportunities are effectively managed. Markets with robust mandatory climate reporting rules are well place to attract climate-aware global capital. IGCC has recommended:
  • No delay to Scope 3 and AFI disclosures. Investors need this information for investment decision-making and stewardship. Retaining the existing disclosure timeframes is in the interests of Aotearoa New Zealand’s investment credibility.
Governance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupNew ZealandPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission to the Productivity Commission 2025 interim reports on five pillars of productivity

Submission | Francesca Muskovic, Bethany Richards | 15 September 2025

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AustraliaDecarbonising the EconomyPolicy & Advocacy

Submission: What investors need from Treasury’s transition planning guidance

Submission | Francesca Muskovic | 25 September 2025

IGCC supports Treasury’s development of transition planning guidance. Investors will use the guidance to inform their own transition planning and to scrutinise company transition plans, informing investment strategies.

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