Minako Takaba has been appointed Senior Manager, Japan – Energy Transition, at the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), starting January 2025. Based in Tokyo, Takaba will oversee AIGCC’s energy transition initiatives across its key pillars: investor practice, corporate engagement, stewardship, and policy advocacy.
Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of AIGCC, emphasised the significance of Takaba’s role in light of Japan’s evolving climate strategy. “We’re approaching a pivotal moment for Japan’s climate outlook. Japan is in the process of implementing a green transformation (GX) strategy, which aims to attract private financing for its energy transition plans,” she stated.
Welcoming Takaba to the team, Mikula-Wright added, “With her extensive experience at an asset manager, we’re confident she will provide invaluable insights to help our investor members and stakeholders, particularly in Japan, navigate the GX strategy and engage in meaningful conversations about energy transition.”
The GX strategy, a cornerstone of Japan’s climate goals, is designed to align with global decarbonisation efforts and attract investments into renewable energy and sustainable development. Takaba’s appointment positions AIGCC to support its members and advance climate action initiatives during this crucial period.
