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FY22 budget proposes "technology not taxes" for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... investment signals have been put off at least for now. "Australia needs carbon market reforms to guide investments so business rather than the taxpayer becomes the primary driver in emission reductions." Frydenberg also announced nearly $60 million in ...

First Sentier launches unit for sustainability research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... more responsible investment practices, said Takayuki Yasuda, chief executive, asset management and investor services business Unit at the Trust Bank. "Investors today are, more than ever, seeking independent and robust research that not only increases ...

FTSE Russell hires Jo Saleeba to head sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... product teams to expand the offering for local investors." Meanwhile, FTSE Russell has also hired Martin Orro as head of business development, Pacific. Orro will focus on leading the expansion of FTSE Russell's business in the Pacific. "I am delighted ...

APRA to conduct climate vulnerability assessment on banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... financial system and economy to climate-related risks; and boost understanding of how institutions might adjust their business models in response to different climate scenarios," Byres said. "Our goal is to better identify and measure the links between ...

Property fund inks multi-billion dollar sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... participants on the initiative. Bassett linked this activity to ISPT's "team approach" to embedding ESG through the business. The SLL targets are tied to ISPT's ESG strategy to 2025. In environmental KPIs, the loans will be linked to achievements ...

ARENA commits more than $100 million to clean hydrogen projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has approved more than $100 million towards three commercial-scale renewable hydrogen projects. ARENA will provide up to $42.5 to Engie Renewables Australia Pty Ltd (Engie)'s 10 MW electrolyser project ...

Australian Retailers Association appoints director of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... strengthen our resources in this important space working on initiatives that can deliver sustainable outcomes for customers, business and government," Zahra says. "Jason is one of the country's most experienced retail sustainability experts and he will ...

AICD presses case for stakeholder role in governance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... organisation, are likely to affect or be affected by the actions of an organisation, or whose actions can impact the operation or business model." In writing the guide, AICD derived insights and advice from customers, employees, suppliers, Aboriginal ...

Calculating value of biodiversity: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... at AGMs and engaging with companies over concerns on deforestation, plastic pollution and pesticide use; responsible business conduct expectation, and focusing on the future and behaving as "future makers," which will include developing funds that tilt ...

S&P Dow Jones launches new ESG indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... establish the investible universe. The indices apply additional screens and exclude companies that are involved in specific business activities, including those that are not aligned with the principles of United Nations' Global Compact, and those that ...