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More women on boards, but cultural diversity stagnating: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... assumption that if you advertise, they will come is just not the case. The other thing I would say is that there is a real science behind putting together the skills and experience matrix, and I think what we need to do is really look at the methodology ...

Blackmores inks $75m sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... Linked Loan Principles and determining that the emissions reduction pathway reflected exceeds guidance provided by the Science Based Targets Initiative for a 1.5 degree scenario. "The second area is focused on work to deepen our understanding of human ...

Strong growth in cleantech VC investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... people piece," Guest said. "We're seeing that the number of individuals who are coming out of universities with a climate science background is growing, but for the success of a number of these projects, they need the tech-focussed staff as well, and ...

Biodiversity risk goes to heart of finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... TNFD beta framework tackles the risk of nature loss and is made up of three components - foundational guidance, including science-based concepts and definitions; disclosure recommendations aligned with the TCFD and practical guidance on nature-related ...

Net zero targets shift investments, narrative for funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... strategy was around engagement, but we needed to set some real targets," she said. "We did some work, we looked at the science, we wanted to set a net zero target, but we didn't in the first iteration." Aware Super built to a net zero target to take ...

Draft Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures released

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... TNFD beta framework tackles the risk of nature loss and is made up of three components - foundational guidance, including science-based concepts and definitions; disclosure recommendations aligned with the frequently adopted guidance developed by The ...

Carbon capture - real deal or "Hail Mary pass" technology?

JANE BASEBY  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
Carbon capture technology brings with it the possibility of negative emissions - the holy grail of climate science, or at least of global transition to net zero. It presents as a tool for the energy transition (or detractors argue, a stay of execution ...

Australian Unity hires ESG property specialist

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... developers and property managers, including Bouygues Construction, MIRVAC Group. Shinde holds a Master of Environmental Science & Environmental Law from the University of Sydney, a Master of Technology - Civil Engineering from the Indian Institutes of ...

PwC Australia appoints first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... meaningful growth and value, for our clients and our firm, as we strive to deliver on our sustainability goals including global science-based climate targets of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030," said PwC chief operating officer and ...

AGL takeover bid first, but not last on net zero grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Eraring, NSW, in 2025, seven years ahead of schedule as a "major shift in the tempo of Australia's energy transition. "The science dictates time periods by which we need to achieve levels of decarbonation," Scaysbrook said. "Velocity is critical. If ...