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Expect audit standards by Christmas

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
Climate reporting is set to become a standard part of accounting as audit standards are due for release in December, with all disclosures checked by the end of the decade. The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has finalised the standard explaining ...

Nature now a fiduciary duty and financial risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... Government's Nature Positive Bills has recommended amending legislation to empower Canberra to issue National Environmental Standards and ensure the definition of 'nature positive' aligns with international expectations. The A$35 trillion ...

Executives urge Canberra to move faster

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... mandatory climate disclosure laws provide much-needed clarity and certainty and moves the world closer to global ISSB standards, said Deloitte Australia managing partner for audit and assurance Joanne Gorton. "Government and business need to continue ...

Green job moves: ACSI, Edge, Investa

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... responsible investments; he has worked across sustainability analysis, ESG research, and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) - previously Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) - materiality frameworks and net-zero alignment. ...

BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas back carbon credits fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... climate Graham Winkelman said: "The investment in the Silva Carbon Origination Fund is aligned with BHP's integrity standards on carbon credits, which prioritises nature-based solutions and carbon removal." "BHP is actively pursuing structural greenhouse ...

S&P Global gains top sustainability expert

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... and the UN Global Compact's Cities Program. She is influential in the rapid evolution of responsible investment standards and reporting frameworks. Lucchese has served as an advisor to the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia Technical ...

ASX200 boards near gender target: ACSI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... director, Claire Braund, told FS Sustainability. ACSI CEO Louise Davidson said board diversity "improves governance standards and helps drive long-term value for shareholders". "A broader range of voices at the decision-making table leads to better decision-making ...

Help on nature, climate disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... reporting project improves interoperability; accounting body placates concerned investors. Nature-related disclosures Top standards-setter the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) wants to help its 14,000 signatories align with the G20-supported Taskforce ...

UniSuper sustainable option returns 15.2%

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... US$400 million commitment to Macquarie's Green Energy and Climate Opportunities Fund. Capparelli said while ESG standards are applied across UniSuper's funds under management, the Sustainable High Growth and Sustainable Balanced options are more ...

Funds SA, Mercer Super make key appointments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Institute of Technology. Importantly, Debelle also chaired the Global Foreign Exchange Committee, which coordinates standards for central banks and private sector companies in the currencies market. Meanwhile, Mercer Super has appointed Jim Minto as ...