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Net zero roadmap shifts public service spending to green

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... releases its strategy to achieving net zero by 2030 across the Australian Public Service. As previously reported by FS Sustainability, the government rolled out a net zero 2030 target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The policy will initially cover ...

Gender pay gap a key diversity metric: FSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... financial market participants such as asset managers need to disclose PAIs that their investment decisions have on sustainability factors, in order to identify and assess risks and minimize harms. Many markets have voluntary or mandatory requirements ...

Sustainable AUM tops US$30 trn despite tighter labels

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the incorporation of TNFD reporting for corporations into the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework. It calls for international regulatory alignment on sustainable finance regulations ...

UN-informed tool to assess SDG progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... "mitigate risk and comply with new and emerging regulatory requirements, and pursue investments aligned with their sustainability commitments. "By mapping the UN Sector Impact Map to our comprehensive and high quality ESG data, our customers can bridge ...

Podcast: Getting real about real assets and ESG - Karen Azoulay

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Karen Azoulay, who talks to us about how her team applies one of BNP Paribas Asset Management's four pillars of sustainability investment and seeing real world positive impact in infrastructure investments. Marketing Communication - For Wholesale Investors ...

Podcast: Driving the just transition in APAC - Jane Ho

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... stewardship, Asia Pacific, Jane Ho. Jane discusses how she implements the global aims of energy transition, environmental sustainability and equality and inclusive growth in the APAC region and why stewardship is not only a fiduciary obligation but also ...

Carbon credit review falls short on CO2 capture and slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Canberra moves forward amid criticisms of its Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme. Ahead of release, FS Sustainability has learnt the recommendations won't address modern slavery risk and direct air capture and storage inefficiencies. The ...

Treasury proposes merger of accounting, audit bodies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... to this announcement. "While it is good to see concerted efforts and focus on implementing important climate and sustainability standards - something we have consistently shown a willingness to work with the Government on - we are disappointed the announcement ...

Loss and damage funds a key consideration for COP28

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... government money committed. Blended finance has a real chance to drive change and drive outcomes." JANA head of sustainability Rachel Halpern - who said she was "delighted and highly sceptical" when the loss and damage fund was announced last year at ...

Surge in executive support for sustainability

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
There has been a threefold growth in executives acknowledging the business case for sustainability, but, heightened understanding has not yet translated into increased investment. A global survey of 2151 executives across 718 large organisations finds ...