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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 ...

Podcast: Investing in climate resilience - Michael Bones

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... severe negative impacts of climate change. The Road to Resilience strategy is designed to support investors to drive "economy-wide adaptation and resilience to the physical damages and disruption of climate change". The report identified that institutional ...

Australia considers carbon tariff to level playing field

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... the important role Australia can play in reducing global carbon emissions as part of the transition to a low emissions economy." "Australia's move towards a carbon border adjustment mechanism is part of global moves to ensure there is nowhere to hide ...

MONEYME becomes a B Corp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainability efforts influence their choice. "There's a lot of opportunity that comes out of the transition to a low-carbon economy," Graham said. "There are product opportunities, as well as new and emerging customer opportunities and we're ...

Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... research that the ARC funds generating $3.32 in economic output back into the Australian community. "The report is based on economy-wide modelling, survey data, in-depth case studies, and consultations with Australia's university and research peak bodies ...

Men receiving higher salary increases than women: ADP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... countries around the world between 28 October and 18 November 2022 including over 8,613 working exclusively in the gig economy. Laura Ryan, head of research at Ardea Investment Management says the data is "not at all surprising." "We know that globally ...

Prepare for TNFD: FSI release guide on nature risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... engagement approaches to biodiversity risks. The firm views fresh water and forests as two fundamental areas both to the global economy and the fight against climate change. This guide has been based upon research from the First Sentier MUFG Sustainable ...

IFM Investors creates head of sustainable investment role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... classes of infrastructure, debt, listed equities and private equity. "Positive change is urgently required in the real economy and IFM Investors' position as one of the leading private market investors is an unrivalled platform to help create a more ...

Successful merger for social and inequality reporting framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... Herd previously told FS Sustainability. "Social inequality and human rights issues are driving systemic risks across the economy and society. Global reporting standards which aim to strengthen corporate reporting on social performance are vital. A single ...