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APAC investors cite ESG impact in real asset allocations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... infrastructure asset might affect local residents through noise pollution, or how the design of an office building might impact climate through embodied emissions in manufacturing. "So yes, whilst net zero and climate are important themes here, what's ...

Podcast: Mind the (climate skills) gap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... Institute for Sustainable Futures' Alison Atherton and Gordon Noble on their recent research which found that there is a climate skills gap in the Australian financial industry, with demand for people with climate skills outstripping supply. Atherton ...

Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEFC back biosequestration startup

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... getting our products out on farm," Hudson said. Wollemi Capital co-founder Paul Hunyor called soil carbon capture "both a climate imperative as well as a huge financial opportunity for both farmers and investors. "Wollemi, a global climate investment ...

Qualitas names Fiona Reynolds to ESG advisory board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... previously, Reynolds expressed enthusiasm for the investment opportunities as Australia transitions its economy towards its climate commitments. "Australia is opening up and has a unique opportunity to position for the transition and develop low carbon ...

Testing ESG impacts on US pension fund returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... "fundamentally unlawful, as well as arbitrary and capricious." The change by the DOL clarifies the ways in which ESG and climate change can be integrated into investment decisions like asset allocation and proxy voting by so-called ERISA funds, which ...

ISSB standards do not introduce increased risk for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate and sustainability-related accounting standards will not bring increased liability risks for company directors and directors should not need a "safe harbour" provision, according to a new ...

Super Housing Partnerships taps property leader as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... impact framework unique in the Australian marketplace," Viney said. "Its approach recognises that the implications of climate change, social inequality, gender inequality and other ESG matters influence the pursuit of equitable prosperity and the health ...

2023 the year for business action on climate change: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
The Albanese government's action on climate change policy means that the pressure is on for Australian businesses to adapt and translate net zero commitments into "tangible, real and lasting action," according to EY. EY Oceania chief sustainability ...

Average head of ESG pay hits $350,000: Talent Nation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... leadership piece is critical - people are looking to the CEO and the board to be genuine around this. Organisations putting climate change as one of the key pillars." The report found that there is a "clear disparity" in pay between genders, but Talent ...

US attorneys general call out proxy advisers for "woke" agenda

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... that the two companies may have potentially used misleading practices when advising clients on matters related to their climate agenda. "ISS and Glass Lewis have also pledged to recommend votes on company directors based on certain racial, ethnic, or ...