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Investors want more transparency in responsible investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... more than half of institutional investors (58%) want portfolio-level exposure to financial material ESG risks, along with impact and thematic reporting. Twenty-three percent of investors are requiring their asset managers to report on ESG-related engagement ...

CA ANZ issues warning over new financial standards body

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... van Onselen said CA ANZ had received serious concerns from investors and companies about how the new merged board could impact confidence in the Australian market, and how it is viewed globally. CA ANZ said a poll of chartered accountants revealed 76% ...

Economists brace for an uncertain future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... global inequality and poverty, the future looks increasingly uncertain, according to Angela Jackson, lead economist at Impact Economics and Policy. With Australia heading into an election year, potential interest rate cuts, and the looming threat of ...

Climate transition poses GFC-level risk: Emmi

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... of the nearly 80,000 total bonds outstanding. How climate scenarios translate to financial risk Assessing the financial impact of climate scenarios and carbon pricing on bonds requires a three-step process: Calculating the issuer's financed emissions ...

SBTi seeks feedback on Corporate Net Zero Standard

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... "Reaching net- zero is never going to be straightforward. But the guidance to get businesses there should be," SBTi chief impact officer Tracy Wyman said. The consultation "will support the development of a revised Corporate Net Zero Standard that works ...

Asset managers react to news 2C is 'dead'

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
With the Earth breaching 1.5°C, HESTA and Alphinity Investment Management are tightening their net zero portfolio alignment methodologies, sector transition pathways, and adaptation to climate change to reduce physical risk. HESTA and Alphinity - both ...

Green moves: HSBC, ACSI, Minderoo, The Superpower Institute, QLD Office of Social Impact, Terrain NRM

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... "People and natural ecosystems must thrive together, and we are committed to making that a reality. We can't wait to see the impact Holly will make when she officially joins us." In the public sector, Queensland Treasury has appointed Ben Gales, chief ...

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... rather than obstruct our progress." Signatories include Bernie Fraser, CSIRO, Morgan and Banks, Marinya Capital, Australian Impact Investments, Climate Capital Forum, Rewiring Australia, Climate Analytics, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, Farmers ...

Carbon market responds to integrity concerns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... South-West Queensland region found. The rapid expansion of carbon farming in rural areas has left a legacy social licence impact not necessarily reflective of current practices or realities, meaning that land use and land use changes need to be carefully ...

Podcast: Ultra wealthy look to sustainability and impact in an increasingly anti-ESG world with Amanda MacDonald

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... sustainable investing. But according to Amanda MacDonald, high-net-worth investors are increasingly looking to make an impact in their portfolios. But the global sustainable investing landscape is changing, experiencing pushback and becoming increasingly ...