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EMDE Investor Taskforce

The Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDE) Investor Taskforce is an industry-led initiative convened by UK Government Ministers. The taskforce is dedicated to unlocking long-term investment aimed at tackling climate change and seizing sustainable opportunities across EMDEs.

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Overview

The EMDE Investor Taskforce brings together leaders from across the UK investment community, convened by UK Government Ministers, to explore recommendations from 'The UK as a Climate Finance Hub' report. The Taskforce will develop practical solutions  that support UK institutional investors in considering climate and sustainable investment opportunities across emerging markets and developing economies.

Convened by the Minister of State for International Development and the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, and led by industry, this multi-year initiative aims to strengthen the UK's position as a global hub for sustainable finance while tackling climate change domestically and across the globe.

Who is involved?

The EMDE Investor Taskforce is convened by His Majesty's Treasury and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It is industry led, with Ninety One as co-chair and IIGCC serving as its Secretariat.

In this role, IIGCC manages the core operations and administration of the Taskforce.

For more information and to join the Taskforce, please contact Angus Wilson.

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Participating organisations include:

Aviva Investors, BII, Border to Coast, Church of England Pensions Board, HSBC, Legal & General, Lloyds, Nest, Ninety One, People’s Pension, Phoenix Group, Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), S&P Global Ratings

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The business case

Emerging markets and developing economies are projected to contribute approximately 65% of global economic growth by 2035. 

Meeting global climate goals requires increased investment in sustainable development across EMDEs, which presents significant investment opportunities. It is estimated that investment in both mitigation and adaptation could bring a return of around tenfold by 2100.

The Taskforce aims to facilitate an increase in the UK financial and professional services sector's £243 billion economic contribution and £110 billion in tax revenue, while protecting and expanding its 2.4 million jobs.

Through efforts to mobilise private capital, the Taskforce will directly support economic growth and help tackle climate change both in the UK and around the world.

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