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Investors consider greenwashing when setting net zero targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... challenge. Regulators around the world have been cracking down on greenhushing by businesses and investors, and ASIC senior executive leader, corporations Claire LaBouchardiere reiterated to the audience at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) ...

New code of practice to mitigate slavery risks in renewables

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... establish risk management and assurance frameworks designed to bring transparency and certainty to the sector. CEC chief executive Kane Thornton commented: "We are delighted to work with the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner to develop this important risk ...

$12tn Asian engagement program advocates climate-linked pay

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
Prominent Asian utilities investors are actively engaging with companies to align executive remuneration with climate progress in their investment portfolios. Despite the welcome progress on climate, investors are calling for more accelerated climate ...

How investors manage risk in a new AI world

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
In an era marked by the rapid ascent of generative artificial intelligence (AI), investors can potentially reap the rewards from a plethora of efficiency-maximising opportunities to automate core business processes in the companies they invest in. But ...

Standard Chartered Bank gets first head of social sustainability

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
Natalie Marko Nietsch has been appointed first head of social sustainability at Standard Chartered Bank. She will drive commercial social sustainability pillar from Singapore, leading new business and partnerships to boost the bank's social impact. ...

Social license or social-washing - weighing the value of public statements on the Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... systemic risk by bringing First Nations people into the economy and strengthening economic self-determination. RIAA executive manager Estelle Parker told FS Sustainability a First Nations advisory body would lay the foundation for "a better economy for ...

Sustainable finance heavyweight to chair National Reconstruction Fund board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... include: Ahmed Fahour, currently chairman of Invest Victoria. Throughout his 30-year career, he has served in senior executive and board roles across banking and financial services, management consulting and postal services, including as managing director ...

Climate disclosure lawsuit against Commonwealth settled

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... According to documents filed in federal, court, O'Donnell and the respondents - the Commonwealth of Australia, the chief executive officer of the Australian Office of Financial Management, and the secretary of the Department of Treasury - settled ...

Fidelity creates chief sustainability role, plus new chairs for IPCC and PRI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... 2023. His confirmation will depend on a simple majority vote from PRI signatories, including asset owners. PRI chief executive officer David Atkin thanked Skancke for his leadership and commented: "Conor's proven ability to lead on key elements of strategic ...

La Trobe Uni issues $175m green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... important role we play in supporting our customers through product innovation and environmental financing," said NAB group executive, corporate and institutional bank David Gall. "By consciously choosing to finance their activities through this green ...