Companies advised to stress test climate change scenariosBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016 5:38PMThis week, representatives from Australia and more than 150 nations gathered in New York to sign off on the Paris Agreement. Even as governments around the world face calls to set policies and legislation to fulfil their commitments, there is also new pressure for companies to examine their own climate change risks and opportunities in light of the intention to cap global warming at 1.5-2C above pre-industrial levels, and to achieve net zero emissions. Related News |
Editor's Choice
Rio Tinto inks lithium deal as chief resigns
Rio Tinto has formed a joint venture for a Chilean lithium project, just days before announcing its chief executive will depart.
Green moves: First Nations Foundation, Future Fund
Phil Usher has stepped down from his role as chief executive of First Nations Foundation, while Future Fund has welcomed a new director of responsible investment.
Public sector pay gap revealed
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency published the public sector gender pay gap data for the first time.
Record green bond issuance on the cards
Green bond issuance is predicted to hit US$600 billion this year.