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Australia "on notice" as final TNFD draft framework released

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Australian companies are on the Taskforce and within the TNFD secretariat. Australia is expected to legislate mandated climate reporting as early as FY 2024/25, following in the footsteps of countries like New Zealand, Canada, the US, UK, Singapore and ...

Asian companies setting net zero goals, lagging on capital alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... AGL, Origin, Rio Tinto and South 32 appear on the list, which surveyed how 50 Asian listed companies are responding to climate risk and decarbonisation targets. Barclays identified these 50 companies - which collectively are responsible for around 20% ...

AGL saved from HESTA divestment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... divestment. This comes as Damien Nicks was appointed CEO of AGL in January. The energy company released its inaugural Climate Transition Action Plan, which includes targeting the closure of Loy Yang Power Station by the end of financial year 2035 - up ...

Time is running out: latest IPCC report says 1.5°C is "likely"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
The Australia Pacific region is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) giving a stark warning that the world must act now to limit the worst effects. The IPCC has released its AR6 ...

New report finds global carbon markets hit new record amid energy crisis

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... low-income communities through rebates or funding energy efficiency improvements, it was revealed. "Instead of weakening climate ambitions, the energy crisis pushed governments towards ending their fossil fuel dependency quicker," said ICAP Secretariat ...

Bank Australia sets interim 2030 net zero target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Nature (WWF) and is aimed at enabling companies to set greenhouse gas emissions targets to 2050 in line with containing climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It is seen as a rigorous voluntary framework with established targets for accomplishments in ...

Global investors set net zero target, implementation lags

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... turning to the tougher task of implementing on those commitments, according to Robeco. Robeco has released its annual Climate Survey, a study of how investors approach the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The survey covers 300 ...

Scentre Group reports sustainability progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... of 38% since 2014 and says it is on track to reach its 2030 net zero emissions goal. Scentre Group released its first Climate Statement this week, alongside its 2022 Modern Slavery Statement and 2022 Responsible Business Report. The reports outline the ...

Aviva Investors creates global head of ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... programme." Baig previously spoke with FS Sustainability, explaining one of the firm's engagement focuses through its Climate Escalation Programme and how the firm approaches structured engagement programs.

Juicing up gender equity with Orange Bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... place women at the forefront of capital markets and as solutions, to achieve the UN's 17 SDGs and build a more inclusive, climate-resilient future for all," said IIX founder and CEO Durreen Shahnaz. Last year, ANZ led the issuance of a $50 million four-year ...