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ASX tapped to develop Aussie carbon exchange

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Regulator has selected ASX as a partner to undertake "exploratory work" on the development of a carbon exchange to launch later this year. The carbon exchange is intended to allow for the trading, clearing and settlement of Australian ...

Global economists identify key risks for the decade ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
Ahead of its annual meeting in Davos next week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) revealed an ominous outlook for the next decade: the world faces looming crises driven by compounding economic, societal and natural collapse. Economists warn we are entering ...

Report reveals progress on green finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... Switzerland, Canada, and the US are now requiring financial institutions and companies to disclose climate transition plans. Australia is slated to phase-in mandated sustainability reporting starting in July 2024, when climate-related disclosures will ...

Forestry fund raises $450m for natural capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... generate additional future revenue through Australian Credit Carbon Units (ACCUs). David Shelton, managing director, Australia and New Zealand at New Forests commented: "Since New Forests launched its first fund 13 years ago, the market is now seeing ...

Built industry bodies call for green innovation policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
Electrifying the built environment in Australia could unlock $49 billion in energy savings between now and 2050 while avoiding 199mt of CO2 emissions, according to a report by the Property Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia. ...

Podcast: Will PFAS be everywhere forever? Investing in PFAS solutions with Georgia Hall

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  SUNDAY, 7 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
In August 2024, it was revealed that PFAS known as 'forever chemicals' have been found in water filtration plants and even in platypus livers across NSW. Australian authorities said these were at a 'safe' level of exposure for the population ...

Top 10 most-read articles of 2023

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... Islander Voice to Parliament, with some questioning the effectiveness - and appropriateness - of such statements. #8: Australia joins COP28 gender and just transition partnership December: Australia was among more than 60 countries to endorse the COP28 ...

ESG in 2024: key trends and legislative changes for the year ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
If 2023 marked a broadened focus on climate adaptation, transition, biodiversity and modern slavery, 2024 is poised to be the year of ESG integration, consolidated reporting, legislative compliance, supply chain due diligence, and managing artificial ...

Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures disbanded

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has now officially fulfilled its remit and disbanded. As of November 2023, the TCFD website will no longer be updated or monitored but will remain available with resources for materials ...

Northern Trust pulled up for greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
Northern Trust Asset Management Australia has paid just shy of $30,000 over allegations of greenwashing. ASIC brought two infringement notices against the local arm of the global fund manager alleged false and misleading statements in the application ...