An introduction to responsible investment: climate adaptation and resilience

This guide introduces the topics of adaptation and resilience and how investors can integrate them into investment decisions, stewardship and disclosure practices. The guide begins by defining climate adaptation and resilience and explaining why they matter to investors. Recent government action on adaptation and resilience is highlighted.

Investors should disclose their climate policy commitments, practices and impacts, as well as requiring disclosure from investee companies, issuers and external investment managers. This reporting can take many forms, including sustainability reports and the publication of case studies. 

Possible actions include: 

• disclosing how climate adaptation and resilience-related issues are incorporated into investment practices;
• disclosing stewardship activities related to climate adaptation and resilience, such as engagement and voting;
• engaging with investee entities to measure and disclose their climate adaptation and resilience risks and opportunities;
• aligning disclosure asks and own practices with relevant standards and frameworks;
• communicating with beneficiaries about climate adaptation and resilience-related issues;
• reporting on progress and/or achievements relating to climate adaptation and resilience.