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Global economists identify key risks for the decade ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
Ahead of its annual meeting in Davos next week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) revealed an ominous outlook for the next decade: the world faces looming crises driven by compounding economic, societal and natural collapse. Economists warn we are entering ...

Built industry bodies call for green innovation policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... green door policies to accelerate the development of high-performing and sustainable new buildings. Property Council ACT executive director Shane Martin pointed to the ACT government plan for electrifying homes and buildings in the territory, but said ...

Top 10 most-read articles of 2023

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... Average salaries for heads of ESG saw a double-digit increase over the previous 12 months, according to specialist ESG executive search and recruitment specialist Talent Nation. #4: APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities July: The Australian ...

The rise and rise of ESG salaries

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... disclosures. "Despite the current economic concerns, demand for ESG professionals remains strong," Talent Nation chief executive officer Richard Evans said. "We are witnessing four pressure points converge, with employees demanding their employers are ...

QIC secures US$300m SLL

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... capabilities of assisting clients to structure sustainable finance solutions across the debt spectrum. David Simmons, executive director sustainable finance at ANZ, said the bank was pleased to support QIC in the integration of the sustainability targets ...

ACSI updates voting guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... responsibilities working to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace under the Respect@Work Positive Duty. Executive remuneration "ESG risks and opportunities continue to be financially material to investors," said ACSI CEO Louise Davidson. ...

COP28 key outcomes: what it means for finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... didn't turn the page on the fossil fuel era in Dubai, this outcome is the beginning of the end," said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell in his closing speech. "Now all governments and businesses need to turn these pledges into real-economy ...

ASX100 improving on modern slavery disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... reporting entity monitors the effectiveness of its efforts." The report also found that 57.3% of ASX100 companies linked executive compensation to ESG performance. Notably, this group achieved a significantly higher MSD Score, with a mean difference ...

Finance realignment urged as nature-positive trails 30:1

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... the potential to reduce and halt nature loss through the realignment of nature-negative finance flows. Niki Mardas, executive director of Global Canopy said the report is a "stark reminder that continuing with 'business as usual' poses a severe threat ...

COP28: Australia signs Glasgow statement to end public finance for fossil fuels

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... said Barry Traill, director of climate advocacy organisation Solutions for Climate Australia said. Michelle Higelin, executive director at ActionAid Australia said the CETP "is a first step to supporting women and communities facing the devastating impacts ...