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Unloved sector poised to reap rewards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... emissions alone could push us past 1.5°C, according to research published in Nature. "Food influences everything from health outcomes to economic stability," says Lin, but "Despite its profound impact, the agri-food sector is often overshadowed by more ...

Raising the bar on gold integrity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... away from illegal gangs and into the formal system." Artisanal miners often use mercury to extract gold, with devastating health and environmental impacts. Though alternative technologies exist with higher yields, they require substantial upfront investment ...

Short term thinking cripples efforts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... intergenerational time horizon. The long-term view is important to remember, he said, because global geopolitical, economic, health and environmental polycrises has led to a stalemate in action on sustainable finance. "In times of crisis, we look to ...

Ethinvest reaches $100 million milestone

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Demand for responsible investing is up on HUB24, Australia's fastest-growing investment platform. The proof is in the pudding - Ethinvest has hit $100 million in assets on the platform, after launching on HUB24 in late 2016. The ethical and impact ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... foreigners and dual citizens from more than 20 countries were also killed or went missing on that day. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the US-backed Israel war on Gaza, now in its second year, has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, the majority ...

Green moves at Future Group, AusSuper, Birdwood, Minderoo, Mutual Trust

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... companies in the FTSE 350 index including those in the oil and gas, utilities and mining sectors. It famously produces a Mental Health Benchmark ranking 101 UK-listed companies, on how they manage and report on workplace mental health. It also aligns ...

Social-washing hides lapse in progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Many investors are overstating impact while progress stalls on sustainable development goals (SDGs), according to Investors for Impact. The investment community plays a crucial role in achieving SDGs by leveraging the power of capital markets, says ...

Green jobs: Impactable, Ortec, Goldman Sachs, Compliance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... professionals, the Australian Compliance Institute, has named a new CEO. Joanna Phillips has nearly two decades of experience in health, law, education, sport, and industry. She previously held leadership positions at the Energy and Resources Law Association ...

Green finance lags as planet on high alert

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... for Climate Impact Research (PIK) finds human impact on the environment has passed the point of no return. The Planetary Health Check identifies interconnected risks from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, change in biosphere integrity, and ...

Rural slavery risk raises ESG alarm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
Investors in rural industries may face reputational and legal risk, as a new report warns 16,400 people are trapped in modern slavery in NSW. Agriculture, horticulture and meat processing in rural and regional areas, as well as labour hire companies ...