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Strong demand for green bonds: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Paribas AM analyses green bonds for three additional characteristics - ambition, quality of proceeds and integrity of implementation. "As an example of ambition, imagine a power company prints a green bond, financing solar PV," Ou Yong said. "That's ...

Australia not ready for sustainability benchmarks, consultants warn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... followed the release of a public consultation paper seeking business and stakeholder input into the design and implementation of a standardised, internationally aligned climate and sustainability reporting regime in Australia that received 194 submissions ...

Global development banks release joint principles towards Paris alignment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... methodological principles have set themselves deadlines for aligning new financial flows with the Paris climate goals. Implementation of the joint methodological principles on Paris Alignment are the responsibility of each MDB and for MDBs that have ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... including reducing the use of synthetic fertiliser, improved landscape function to slow overland water flows, and the implementation of grazing management and soil carbon improvements. The allocation from CDPQ comes as part of their sustainable land ...

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Action 100+ will step up engagement activities and shift the focus from corporate climate-related disclosure to implementation of climate transition plans while increasing obligations on lead investors. Climate Action 100+ is a collaborative investor ...

Aussie, Kiwi ministers commit to sustainable finance alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the resilience and prosperity of the region," and outlined a program of collaborative action to support policy implementation that enhances interoperability. Australia and New Zealand will "work to align sustainable finance frameworks and tools across ...

Experts evaluate impact of Modern Slavery Act review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the already-existing Modern Slavery Act without having to amend legislation. "It's fair to say that some of the implementation has been a race to the middle," Carlsson said. "Now we're many years on, and it should be based on best practice. Best practice ...

AI and ESG: risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... designed for investors. This collaborative effort aims to address ESG considerations associated with the widespread implementation of AI across various sectors. "AI is certainly being used in the market to help with ESG issues right now," said Jessica ...

Are companies drowning in a sea of ESG requests?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... stakeholders, are starting to gain a solid understanding of the importance of ESG, they should understand the "how" of ESG implementation, not just the goals and statements at face value. "Investors need to discuss issues with boards early," Rigotti ...

Companies urged to act on greenwashing ahead of new ISSB framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... yet mandatory in Australia, several regulators and agencies have endorsed the standards. Investors should expect implementation of consistent, transparent, and reliable reporting requirements in the near future, Mohan said. "The ACCC have openly said ...