IFM at COP28

COP28 in Dubai is a vital opportunity for a global stocktake on progress against the Paris Agreement commitments. It’s essential that the key elements of the global society, economy and policy come together to understand where we are and, most importantly, chart the path to bridging the gaps to where we need to be.

IFM Investors was privileged to be attend this global gathering to play our part in unlocking opportunities for the kind of cohesive global action that a successful COP can bring about.

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IFM at COP28

With trillions of dollars required to facilitate the just and orderly energy transition, the role of long-term, patient capital is important in unlocking the scale of mitigation and adaptation we need to see.

At COP28 for we had virtual and in-person events where we shared the stage with prominent thought leaders, front runners of business and institutional investors to share our latest thinking and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing challenge of our times.

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Zero time to spare

There is a rapidly narrowing window of opportunity to limit global warming and secure a stable climate.

Infrastructure plays an important and multi-faceted role in the decarbonisation of economies and societies and climate resilient development. It supports our quality of life and the wellbeing of our communities through vital facilities, services and networks, such as water treatment and electricity. And it enables global trade and development by transporting all manner of goods and information.

Infrastructure investors and operators can meaningfully contribute to global temperature goals across three pillars:

asset-level transition that supports sectoral decarbonization
action to work towards a Just Transition, and
collaboration with government, other investors, and operating firms to fill the net zero investment gap and to support healthy environmental and social systems.

In 2021, IFM Investors developed Just Transition Principles for its infrastructure portfolios, setting out commitments to workers, portfolio companies, public policy and industry engagement.

Zero time to spare - A perspective on how infrastructure investors can contribute to global temperature goals

This paper focuses on transport infrastructure, and how airports, seaports and road infrastructure can each support decarbonisation across their respective sectors.

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Who attended COP28 from IFM Investors

If you attended COP28, these were members of our senior leadership who attended. As well as speaking at our own events, our leaders made guest appearances in other forums and participated and collaborated across the event.