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Big super's plan on fossil fuel return

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Sustainability the fund engaged with Woodside on "its approach to climate change and its strategy to transition to a net zero economy". But ultimately, the firm says investment decisions should be made through the lens of ensuring the best financial ...

More calls for adaptation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... avoid. But investing in adaptation work now, gives us the best chance of limiting the impact of climate change on our economy, on our communities, and on our natural environment." Canberra is currently consulting on a sustainable finance strategy led ...

Climate group exodus unlikely to hinder climate action: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... and opportunities every day - as is their fiduciary duty. The fact remains that a fast and fair decarbonisation of the economy has by far the best outcomes for their beneficiaries." A Citi spokesperson commented on the firm's exit of the Equator Principles ...

Investors scrutinise Australia-first gender pay gap data

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... gender pay gap is 23%, and the median total remuneration gender pay gap is 26%. The gender pay gap costs the Australian economy $51.8 billion every year, according to minister for women Katy Gallagher. WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge said gender pay transparency ...

Rest makes another impact investment allocation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... long-term total returns by investing in companies that are expected to contribute to the transition to a lower-carbon global economy," and focuses on businesses in three areas of decarbonisation - renewable energy, resource efficiency and electrification. ...

AXA IM warns companies on climate lobbying

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... commitments, we remain committed to regularly evolving our practices and policies over time and we acknowledge the need for real economy policies to further support the transition to a net-zero world," AXA IM sustainability coordination and governance ...

Podcast: Driving net zero in infrastructure - Niall Mills

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... asset classes that is heavily exposed to the risks of climate change, but which is also key to decarbonizing our global economy. Joining us to talk about what that means for an investment strategy is Niall Mills, Igneo's managing partner and head ...

AI trumps climate as chief risk factor: economists

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... also speaking at the event, said his "hopes are not very high" on geopolitical risk. AI has huge implications for the economy and could worsen inequality. As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated. "There is a race around ...

FS Sustainability opens final voting round for ESG Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... diversity, equity and inclusion agenda for recruiting and retaining talent and seeking solutions to improve the circular economy. The shortlisted contenders for the final ESG Power50 list are professionals who actively participate in industry-based activities ...

China stock exchange rings in Year of the Dragon with ESG mandate

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... statement to the guidelines. Guidelines on sustainability data disclosure cover carbon emissions, biodiversity, circular economy, governance strategies, and climate plans related to adaptation, transition planning, total GHG emissions, and emissions-reduction ...