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UK ditches sustainable finance taxonomy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... from other activities that are more likely to drive UK economic growth, the net zero transition, plans to restore and protect our natural world and adapt to the changing climate," the report read. "The government is clear that, in a time where resources ...

Green moves: Greenpeace, IGCC, Mirvac, PRI

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... brilliant team and chief executive David Ritter." "And I'm excited to work with a fabulous board and passionate supporters to protect our greatest asset - our environment," she posted on social media. "Also humbled by the responsibility in this critical ...

Financial materiality of nature-related risks now clear: TNFD

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
A new paper from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) demonstrates the financial consequences of nature-related risks are already being felt by businesses and the global economy. The report, jointly authored by the University ...

Australian banks fail to manage financed deforestation: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... nature," van Herwaarden added. "By taking bold, science-aligned action now, Australian banks can help halt deforestation, protect biodiversity and lead the transition to a more resilient economy. "Banks need to adopt clear policies to eliminate deforestation ...

HESTA moves risk chief to advisory role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... executive Debby Blakey described the leadership changes as an "exciting" step forward, positioning the fund to better protect members' interests and drive growth. She noted that the fund is building a more resilient and dynamic business, with a refreshed ...

Conservation initiatives ignore climate risks: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... adaptation strategies. It was featured in six policy documents, yet few documents explained where these places are or how to protect them. Others said investments should target these areas, but didn't explain how funding would be prioritised. Second ...

EPBC Act reforms urgently needed: Industry groups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... the growing impacts of climate change are felt. The groups said the EPBC Act as it currently stands "does not adequately protect nature and it is delaying the renewable energy and transmission projects needed to rapidly decarbonise the economy." The ...

Mercer Super recruits whistleblower as risk chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A former UniSuper risk executive has landed at Mercer Superannuation Australia as its new chief risk officer. Mercer Super has confirmed the appointment of Dennis Gentilin - an ex-banker turned whistleblower - to the role. "Dennis' expertise and ...

Australian Ethical calls out QBE over climate risk concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... interests," Richman said. "While some may consider that raising premiums can help manage QBE's exposure to climate risk and protect margins temporarily, there is a natural ceiling." Australian Ethical Investment added it has engaged with QBE about ...

Labor win 'a referendum on renewable energy'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Council says the Albanese government's landslide win in the federal election was a vote of confidence by the Australian people in the nation's clean energy future. Clean Energy Council chief executive Kane Thornton said Labor's win ...