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Element Zero raises US$10M for zero-carbon iron

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... electrochemistry and new materials will cement its leadership in the energy transformation. Element Zero is a major catalyst in this shift and the Pilbara region in the north of Western Australia stands as the premier location globally to showcase the ...

BlackRock admits stakeholder pressure on ESG a risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... stakeholder pressure on ESG matters, the firm declined to comment. When asked whether the new risk disclosure signals a shift in the firm's ESG approach, BlackRock declined to comment. BlackRock has previously disclosed ESG risk factors in its US ...

VC initiative to catalyse AgTech for climate solutions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... are working with industry, drought hubs, companies and farmers to get clarity on what the big challenges are that we can shift the needle on," Archibald said. "From there, we will be doing a national and global scout for leading solutions that are at ...

Forestry fund raises $450m for natural capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... Zealand at New Forests commented: "Since New Forests launched its first fund 13 years ago, the market is now seeing a clear shift from investing in narrow mandates around forestry and agriculture alone, to include a wider set of considerations and returns. ...

Built industry bodies call for green innovation policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... contribute to housing solutions in the midst of a housing crisis." State and territory governments must "turbocharge the shift to high-performance sustainable buildings and homes," added Green Building Council of Australia chief executive officer Davina ...

ESG in 2024: key trends and legislative changes for the year ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... irreversible climate change. ESG reporting and metrics Amidst a plethora of reporting frameworks and guidance, 2024 demands a shift toward a unified set of ESG metrics. Industry leaders are under pressure to streamline reporting, enhance transparency ...

How much does it cost to "green" a portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
There is little difference in implementation cost between a "green" or a "greener" portfolio when transitioning from a standard holding of European equities, to a climate index. A new whitepaper from ISS LiquidMetrix and STOXX analyses trading costs ...

Boards not ready for new workplace laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... fostering safer, respectful, and more inclusive and diverse workplaces. She said fulfilling the new obligations requires a shift from a traditionally reactive approach to a proactive approach that places the responsibility on the employer. "Simply responding ...

Here's what happened at COP28 so far

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... of interest at COP28. Preparing for COP28: nature and climate integration Practitioners are preparing for a significant shift towards the integration of nature and climate in reporting.

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

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... investments with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Environmental groups welcomed the announcement. "Finance and investment need to shift rapidly to building new clean renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency. A basic part of that is shifting ...