FS Sustainability

Podcast: When energy security is the new currency

THE GREENER WAY   As geopolitical tensions rise, physical climate risks intensify and energy systems undergo rapid transformation, how are institutional investors approaching climate investing in 2026, and where do they see the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead?

IFM welcomes demand-side push for low carbon liquid fuels

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   IFM Investors along with Ampol and GrainCorp have welcomed the government's push to establish a demand-side framework to increase the supply of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) in Australia.

Companies call for certainty around climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |    2:20PM   Industry participants are calling for more certainty when it comes to climate disclosures, with one expert noting it would be better to wait for Scope three emissions reporting before "dumbing down" assurance requirements.

Treasury consults on reducing climate disclosure costs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Treasury has opened a consultation to enhance efficiency of climate disclosures by reducing the cost of compliance for companies.

Underpaid migrants a systemic modern slavery indicator: MJI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A report by Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) said underpaid migrant workers point to a more systematic issue, which can lead to practices that are indicators of modern slavery.

Tokenisation can accelerate sustainability objectives: Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI   Project Acacia identified significant economic growth opportunities with tokenised financial infrastructure in Australia, but the initiative extends further for those that are currently looking for more efficient ways to offset their carbon footprints.

Government grants $10m to First Nations clean energy projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government has opened a grant of up to $10 million to help First Nations organisations advance their clean energy projects.

Minderoo backs early childhood development in WA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Minderoo Foundation, backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment group Tattarang, has partnered with the City of Kwinana in Western Australia to transform early childhood development outcomes.

Deloitte pays US$21.5m to settle claims it pursued unlawful DEI practices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |    2:15PM   Deloitte has agreed to pay the US government US$21.5 million to resolve allegations it failed to comply with anti-discrimination requirements in its federal contracts and discriminating against employees and applicants on the basis of their race or sex.

Equal Pay Day highlights lifetime cost of gender super gap

VINNY VUCAGO   Equal Pay Day is highlighting the long-term impact of Australia's gender pay gap, with Australian Retirement Trust (ART) warning lower earnings compound into significant shortfalls in retirement savings.

All states must power data centres with renewables: Bowen

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |    2:13PM   Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen has said all state and territory, without exceptions, will need to power data centres through renewable energy.

ARENA commits over $100m on low-cost solar

MATTHEW WAI  |    2:05PM   The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding up to $105.6 million for 20 research and development projects to support ultra low-cost solar development, reducing the cost of designing, building, operating and maintaining large-scale solar farms.

CEFC appoints chief of strategy and capital management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has appointed Heechung Sung as chief of strategy and capital management, a new role to strengthen capital management, helping unlock new pathways to fast-track Australia's clean energy transition.

Government builds inaugural council for External Reporting Australia

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government is building the inaugural governing council for External Reporting Australia (ERA) which commences operations on 1 December 2026.