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ASIC greenwashing investigations continue

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... said the market regulator is currently investigating listed companies, super funds, and managed funds for potential greenwashing. "Only last week we issued our first greenwashing penalty, and we're currently investigating a number of listed entities ...

Hejaz Financial Services funds certified responsible invesments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... ensure that our investors know that when they invest in a Hejaz product, they can count on not being a victim of greenwashing." RIAA's Responsible Investment Certification Program is based on eight broad categories: 1. RI Strategies - formal, disclosed ...

Government commits to establishing green finance standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... hailed the work of the finance industry in working on a sustainable finance taxonomy. "It's not just about calling out greenwashing as important is it is," Jones said. "It is important, and our regulators are doing it, but they frankly are, with the ...

Critical talent shortage could stall net zero progress: Hays

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... communicate and make sure we have clear goals that have been communicated, avoiding cynicism and execution risk around greenwashing. "People on the ground have to see it and feel it, that's what crafting a greener culture means. This is a journey for ...

Consumer watchdog warns on greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... monitoring" green claims and won't hesitate to take enforcement action if consumers are being misled or deceived by greenwashing. Deputy chair Delia Rickard said the ACCC will be considering what steps to take to improve the integrity of green claims ...

Demand for ethical ETFs surge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... transparent disclosure of underlying companies, also meet the moment in terms of enhanced regulatory attention to claims of greenwashing. Liddell pointed to an announcement by ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard this week that false claims of environmental ...

Glencore faces greenwashing allegations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... Defenders Office has filed a complaint with ASIC and the ACCC against mining company Glencore over allegations of greenwashing and behaviour towards Traditional Owners. The Environmental Defenders Office, on behalf of The Plains Clan of the Wonnarua ...

ACCR files additional claims in Santos lawsuit

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
Santos faces fresh allegations of greenwashing in an ongoing federal lawsuit by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). Last year ACCR filed its suit challenging Santos' net zero emission target in relation to the viability ...

ESG product definitions a matter for legislation: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... Investors (ACSI) conference, saying that ASIC is taking note of how regulators in other definitions are addressing greenwashing and definitions of sustainable investments, and pointing to the recent issuance of Information Sheet 271 on the topic. "Our ...

Strong demand for ESG products, but education needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... recent research suggests that both sides of the conversation are seeking further education and have doubts about greenwashing and alignment between personal values and investment products. According to recent research from Investment Trends commissioned ...