Survey question: In your view, what are the main barriers to climate solution investments/climate-aligned investments?
According to the source, IGCC distributed its annual State of Net Zero survey to Australian institutional investors, including global investors with operations in Australia, in September 2024. The survey received responses from a total of 65 investors, consisting of 22 asset owners and 43 asset managers, with a combined global AUM of A$47 trillion and A$4.2 trillion managed on behalf of Australian beneficiaries.
It is important to note that 80% of the sample consists of IGCC members. Based on our understanding of the market, the IGCC membership reflects a larger group of relatively more climate-progressive investors.Â
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Main barriers to climate-related investment strategies in Australia 2024
In a survey conducted in 2024 among asset owners and managers in Australia, the leading barrier to climate-aligned investment strategies was the lack of opportunities with appropriate risk return, with over **percent of survey respondents stating this. Policy or regulatory uncertainty followed this with ** percent of survey respondents.
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