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Stone & Chalk takes on climate tech

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the race to prevent irreparable damage, he said. "The truth is, with the proper political will and the technology in the world we could meet it," Bromley said. "The problem is we don't have the political will. We ...

Australian execs say climate change already impacting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... updating/relocating facilities to make them more resistant to climate impacts, 50% incorporate climate considerations into lobbying/political donations, and 48% are tying senior leaders' compensation to sustainability performance. "It's just not good ...

COP26 week one: what Australians need to know

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... of COP26's headlines has been dominated by world leaders' speeches and their commitments. In addition to the political rhetoric - which has been welcomed with varying degrees of satisfaction - there have also been a number of announcements around ...

Tightening climate focus on world's biggest emitters: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... reports, Glass Lewis is concerned over whether the plan is aligned with the Paris Agreement. In the lead-up to COP-26 as political leaders look to their climate-related policy commitments, investors are reiterating that they are assessing their risk ...

Stewart Investors launches emerging markets sustainability fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... that are addressing sustainable development challenges earlier in their lifecycle than in developed economies. "The political and economic environment of each country can vary significantly, and this has a direct impact on companies, so the context in ...

"Dismal" stats for women in ASX leadership roles

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... Australia have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. "These results are a wake-up call, for business leaders, for our political leaders and of course investors," Mostyn said. This year's survey extended beyond the ASX200 to include ASX300 companies ...

Significant cuts to industrial emissions required: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... One is to use mechanism that already exist, the second is to recommend things that could be done without significant political obstacles such as created by the debate around the carbon price, and thirdly, things that would give at least initially organisations ...

Calculating the value of green transitions: UBS AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... shareholder's interest and that lack of action leaves shareholders exposed to undesirable risks" he said. "We don't know how the political landscape will shift in the years and decades to come. We want companies to action ambitious plans, but at an optimal ...

Modern slavery, Indigenous heritage, climate change top agenda: Paradice IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Paradice. "The way you treat environment and resources reflects on company management overall," Paradice noted. "The political will is shifting. What was once a vocal minority is growing rapidly and the point is there is belief that change is afoot and ...

Trustees squeezed by competing climate risk pressures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... independent from super funds and advise only on an arm's length basis, as reported by Financial Standard. "This is a very political initiative and it's making it harder for super funds to cost effectively engage with and get the information and be ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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