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WBCSD survey to chart stakeholder engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... "There have been a number of calls for governance to change, whether that's been the introduction of the [Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures] TCFD, the rethinking of climate risk, the recommendations of the Hayne Royal Commissions ...

Cleanaway publishes first sustainability report after engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... manager and female regional managers increased. Cleanaway also reported that it has committed to align with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting framework in 2019, and provided high level disclosure on the recommendations. ...

Solar, residential financier issues certified green ABS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Aussie households. When Brighte announced its intention to issue a green ABS, it was hailed by Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative. "Brighte and NAB have brought an innovative financing model to the market, a tangible example of the opportunities ...

Waste and recycling legislation to foster circular economy: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... by 2030. The focus on developing a circular economy will bring opportunity for Australia, said Terence Jeyaretnam, EY climate change and sustainability partner. "We need to reduce contamination, we need improve recyclability and add value to commodities ...

Link between post-bushfire regeneration and impact investing: WWF-Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Bushfire Regeneration seeks solutions to help restore species and landscapes, build their resilience, and adapt to a changing climate. Expressions of interest will open by the end of the year, WWF-Australia said. The second challenge, to be held in 2021 ...

Northern Trust scores win in Vanguard reversal

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... interest asset class, taking into consideration three key factors: added value expectations, integration of ESG factors and climate change risk. "We believe Northern Trust stood out with a very strong sustainable investing platform and impressive factor-based ...

ESG managed funds outperform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... 15% over the past 12 months, putting it in third place, while returning 10% pa over the past 3 years. State Street's Climate ESG International Equity Fund has returned 9.5% in the past year, but holds third place for its annual returns over the past ...

Medibank issues first sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... this to inform but have also been working with experts on developing our 10 year program Medibank also reported on its climate risks and impacts, with focus on mainly its direct operations. Bishop acknowledged that climate change will certainly impact ...

Social issues and climate dominate engagement: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... financial considerations." Colton likened the risks brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic to the systemic risks of climate change, noting "these issues have a material impact not only on your own company, but the economy in general." Social ...

TCorp NSW issues $1.3 billion green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... the Lower South Creek Treatment Programme, TCorp said. Pre-issuance certification has been issued for the notes by the Climate Bonds Initiative. The joint lead managers of the transaction are Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank and ...