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COP28: Climate finance, carbon markets take centre stage

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... COP28 saw discussion around how international finance mechanisms and frameworks can drive adaptation and an inclusive transition. Leaders emphasised the need for a Global Goal for Adaptation that puts adaptation focus and action on par with mitigation. ...

COP28: Countries tackle coal as President claims "no science" behind phase-out

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... Pledge. Australia did not join the 22 countries called for tripled nuclear energy capacity by 2050. A new Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) was launched to accelerate decarbonisation in heavy emitting sectors and transport globally with 35 companies ...

SDG Loan Fund raises $1.1b of investor capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... innovative, market-led approach to mobilising that capital at scale, helping ensure high-impact projects vital to the green transition receive the financing they need," Zurkow said. "We firmly believe the SDG Loan Fund will act as a blueprint for successful ...

Net zero roadmap shifts public service spending to green

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... technologies. Policy Advocacy and Support: Working alongside the government to shape policies that facilitate a broader transition to net zero across various sectors.

New code of practice guidance for voluntary carbon markets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Unit (ACCU) scheme. According to VCMI, use of VCMs could unlock over $50 billion by 2030 if used as part of corporate transition plans today. According to Ecosystem Marketplace research, voluntary carbon buyers are 1.8 times more likely than non-buyers ...

Sustainable AUM tops US$30 trn despite tighter labels

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainable investments are defined," GSIA chair James Alexander commented. "But much more can be done to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. That is why, for the first time, GSIA has made a series of policy recommendations in the GSIR ...

UN-informed tool to assess SDG progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Abb, SDGs and impact lead at UNEP FI commented that the move will help mainstream impact management, accelerating the transition to an economy that helps deliver SDGs. "UNEP FI works with the finance industry to mainstream impact analysis and management ...

Podcast: Driving the just transition in APAC - Jane Ho

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Management head of stewardship, Asia Pacific, Jane Ho. Jane discusses how she implements the global aims of energy transition, environmental sustainability and equality and inclusive growth in the APAC region and why stewardship is not only a fiduciary ...

Carbon credit review falls short on CO2 capture and slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... trade considerations - how we keep up with the rate of development overseas - will also be included, as well as how to transition method variations from Kyoto-alignment to Paris-alignment. Modern slavery risk not included FS Sustainability understands ...

Rest invests $1b in Quinbrook green data centres

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... renewable and clean energy infrastructure manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. The commitment will support the energy transition, providing exposure to a range of assets including solar and battery projects, sustainable digitisation and energy ...