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Australia's chance to step up

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... "Drill, baby, drill!" puts Australia in pole position to become a regional green superpower. The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) kicked off its annual summit on Thursday at the Sofitel in Melbourne, bringing together leaders in sustainable and ...

Green finance taxonomy in final throes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... the taxonomy before it is presented government at the end of the year, says ASFI. ASFI is seeking feedback on: climate change mitigation criteria for all six priority sectors for development, a Do No Significant Harm framework, minimum social safeguards ...

Green moves at MSCI, Future Fund, Minderoo, U Ethical

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... to MSCI. "I am delighted to join MSCI at such a critical inflection point," said Mattison. "Sustainability and climate change issues are reshaping the global investment landscape. MSCI is a leader in delivering high quality data and ratings, advanced ...

81 major investors lock in climate targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Nearly all of a major UN-convened asset owner group have now set Paris-aligned carbon targets covering US$9.5 trillion of assets under management, the latest data reveals. 81 out of 88 members of the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) have set targets ...

Nature and climate now on equal footing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Ahead of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) summit on November 7-8, experts discuss how investors can integrate nature risks into climate strategies. With stronger nature protection laws currently before parliament, it is emerging as a key ...

As water rises, insurer swims against tide

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Most insurers are reacting to climate change by pushing up premiums - but FM thinks discounted premiums are the right way to go when it comes to reducing risk and preventing payouts. The commercial insurance company is freeing up the finances of its ...

Australia leads in greenwashing lawsuits

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... concealing opportunities for smart investment, misleading information may impede an effective and timely response to climate change." Santos Ltd is the second largest listed oil and gas company in Australia. The ACCR commenced action against Santos in ...

Funds SA and Apostle jump on activist group rebound

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... the group said most exits were voluntary, some were from corporate mergers. Local organiser the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) told FS Sustainability that the departures came amidst continuing politicisation of ESG and did not affect Australian ...

Green moves at Future Group, AusSuper, Birdwood, Minderoo, Mutual Trust

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... Perrett Laver. The team now hunts for a new junior analyst, "someone who is passionate about divestment, action on climate change, and keeping companies accountable." Meanwhile, AustralianSuper has a new head of investment operations for its international ...

Social-washing hides lapse in progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... of how complex issues can be interconnected and how to assess them. "SDGs encompass a wide range of issues, from climate change and healthcare to education and inequality. Each of these areas requires specialised knowledge and understanding - largely ...