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NGS tracking ahead on 2030 net zero pledge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... researching carbon markets to gain a better understanding of the factors that may affect how carbon markets evolve, such as regulation, liquidity and transparency, which Squires says is required. "We could go out and buy natural capital tomorrow and ...

NextEnergy Capital's ESG solar fund raises $480 million at first close

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... undergoing due diligence. The fund is classified as an Article 9 Fund under Europe's Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (EU SFDR). The ten-year closed-ended vehicle targets mid double-digit returns in solar PV and energy storage infrastructure ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has clarified that they expect super funds to demonstrate an understanding of ESG risks and opportunities in investment activities and demonstrate how stewardship activities generate value in investments. ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The United Nations have called for a global shipping pact of net zero lifecycle emissions by 2050. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the call at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee ...

Infrastructure funds challenge private equity in ESG race

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... objectives - dominate the ESG landscape, despite many being closed to fundraising before the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Article 8 was developed in 2021, Preqin found. "This is a signal investors are asking fund managers to improve ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... accountability. ESG factors are now firmly embedded in Asia's diverse markets, Fidelity International has revealed. ESG regulation in Asia has doubled since 2016, on par with European regulators, and Japan accounts for around 4% of global ESG assets ...

Executive appointment roundup: First Sentier, MaxCap, Northcape, Federated Hermes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... research framework, developed processes for compliance with Articles 8 and 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, and won an award for his research at the ESG Investing Awards 2023. Established in 2021, the institute publishes research ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
After serving as chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for more than 10 years, Simon O'Connor is leaving the professional network at the end of this year. O'Connor took the position in February 2013, leaving ...

Aussie AI platform aids HK firms in Scope 3 emissions compliance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Specialist advisory firm Alaya Consulting today announced a partnership with Australian emissions management platform Avarni to facilitate ESG reporting and carbon emissions management in Hong Kong. The consultancy's focus on ESG disclosure, science-based ...

Stakeholders weigh in on Nature Repair Market bill

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act. However, ASFI called on the government to strengthen environmental protection regulation and restoration targets in line with and explicitly linked to the new Global Biodiversity Framework. It also called for nature-related ...