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Australian companies lagging on climate action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... that there is a lack of active lobbying for policies that enable rapid and effective decarbonisation of the Australian economy. In some cases, companies are lobbying against the very policies that will facilitate an effective, economy-wide transition ...

Nature credits a potential bonanza for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... globally all of those different parties valuing nature and understand that nature really is underpinning a lot of the global economy."

ART outlines road to net zero 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... with key stakeholders and encouraging investee companies to achieve real-world emissions reductions towards a low carbon economy." ART's net zero commitment covers Scope 3 category greenhouse gas emissions - the emissions from portfolio holdings. ...

HESTA releases 2023 AGM hit list

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... themes reflect the fund's commitment to responsible investment and engagement for a growing, sustainable and inclusive economy, and strong returns to members. "In the upcoming AGM season, companies will be engaged not only in their response to immediate ...

Kyoto credits cancellation brings tough implications for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... have now been permanently cancelled," he said. Bowen added that "Good climate policy and energy policy is good for the economy." Carbon markets expert Luke Donovan from Apostle Funds Management commented that the move sends a strong message to the Australian ...

Go digital for ESG, financial reporting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... accessibility of decision input data to the broader financial ecosystem and unlock significant benefits to the Australian economy as a whole."

Corporates to begin adopting final TNFD recommendations

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... locating and evaluating under the LEAP framework." Nature loss is predicted to wipe up to US$20 billion from the Australian economy annually by 2050, according to research by WWF. ACSI CEO Louise Davidson commented that dealing with complicated biodiversity ...

Business climate action "irreversible": Combet

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
Business and investors acceptance of the need to decarbonise Australia's economy is "irreversible," said newly appointed Net Zero Economy Agency chair Greg Combet. "It's seemingly overwhelming accepted that significant decarbonisation of the ...

New Asia-based carbon standards body promises quality carbon credits

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... journey towards net zero, carbon credits play a vital role in offsetting residual emissions for hard-to-abate sectors of the economy. "However, concerns around the integrity of standards and the quality of carbon credits have dampened global confidence ...

Australian Unity inks sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... supporting living in place generating $317 million in value and leading social innovation generating $223 million, and economy empowerment, with $46 million attributed to social and economic opportunities through employment and $188 million attributed ...