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Treasury mandates APRA must consider climate risk in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Liddell noted that over the long term, full disclosure of risks assists the proper functioning of capital markets and helps protect shareholder value. "Other jurisdictions, like the European Commission, have implemented similar requirements, including ...

Are investors walking the walk when it comes to voting on biodiversity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... those who define themselves as sustainable, continuing to overlook biodiversity and not using their financial might to protect nature," Planet Tracker research director John Willis said. "With asset managers favouring engagement over divestment as an ...

FS Sustainability launches inaugural ESG Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
The 50 most influential ESG professionals working at ASX-listed companies have been named in the inaugural ESG Power50 guide. The ESG Power50 comprises a diverse group of professionals who are actively shaping the future for the companies where they ...

Assessing the risks of psychosocial safety

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
No company is immune to risks of psychosocial safety, which poses potential financial risks due to negative impacts on workers and costs associated with lost productivity. Research shows that finance industry and corporate environments, alongside healthcare ...

Investing in First Nations People

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... the climate crisis, the speakers agreed. Although Indigenous Peoples comprise less than 5% of the world population, they protect 80% of biodiversity. Australia's vast Indigenous land holdings and potential for renewable energy and nature-based solutions ...

Companies urged to act on greenwashing ahead of new ISSB framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... business objectives, such as cost-effectiveness and consumer demand. "At the end of the day, the ACCC's purpose is to protect Australian consumers and organisations need to be very mindful of navigating these challenges by referring to available information ...

Labor's five step plan for biodiversity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... development projects "in robust places", while protecting important and fragile ecosystems, Plibersek said. "The plan is to protect the environment while delivering faster, clearer decisions." The proposed planning instrument would be based on the "traffic ...

ESG salaries revealed, talent shortage predicted as demand surges

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
There is no sign that demand for ESG professionals across the entire investment sector is abating, according to Kaizen Recruitment's ESG/Responsible Investment Professionals Financial Services Salary Guide 2023. Simon Gvalda, ESG recruitment specialist ...

Investors welcome New National Net Zero Authority

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... adding opportunities of the future. "The global supply chain diversity is a critical focus and Australia needs to both protect our own energy security, but also provide an alternative source of green energy supply for our key trade partners." Australian ...

Stewardship and greenwashing in spotlight at RI Australia 2023

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... Armed Conflict: A Guide', a toolkit that provides essential frameworks and insights for investors and companies seeking to protect human rights and mitigate risks associated with armed conflict, and will focus on First Nations issues. Karen Mundine ...