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Auditors tighten fist on greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... sustainability reporting and assurance," IAASB chair Tom Seidenstein said. There are two new directives: IAASB's International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 - 'a framework for credible sustainability assurance'; and IESBA's ...

Podcast: Net zero infrastructure, data centres and renewable integration with David Scaysbrook

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
With energy efficiency highlighted as a global priority at COP29, asset managers are faced with a big task: to align their strategies to meet new international standards. Joining us today is David Scaysbrook, co-founder and managing partner of Quinbrook ...

Coalition's anti-ESG stance sparks investor backlash

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... banking system. "In the same way that our superannuation system should be free from political interference, the same standard should apply to a bank's lending portfolio."

More climate exits as Trump takes charge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
Northern Trust and two other asset managers have left Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) as four banks exit the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). Northern Trust is the latest to depart both CA100+ and Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM); MFS Investment ...

Ethical investment holdings double: CoreData

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... sustainable investments has roughly doubled over the past year, according CoreData. The CoreData research obtained by Financial Standard seeks to capture shifting sentiment, trends, and responses to market events, across different wealth levels, ranging ...

Green budgets fatten amid global uncertainty

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
Although cautious about the broader global economy, Australian companies are confident about growth in 2025 and are pouring funds into decarbonisation - marking 2025 as an attractive entry point for green investors. The finding comes from a Capgemini ...

Scottish Widows mandates Robeco to build new ESG indices

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... innovate at pace and deliver a unique set of indices for UK workplace pension savers with responsible investing fitted as standard. This is a huge moment for us and commitment to our customers and their future."

Green moves: Amundi, PRI, U Ethical, Barclays, HSBC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... head of sustainable finance for the investment bank. Hanna was previously the global head of sustainable finance for Standard Chartered Bank. During Barlow's tenure the bank committed to cease direct financing for new fossil fuel projects and developed ...

BlackRock settles lawsuit for 'misleading consumers'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... will see their assets directed toward these non-financial goals," Skrmetti said. A BlackRock spokesperson told Financial Standard: "We're pleased to resolve this matter." "BlackRock has consistently acted in the best interests of our clients, and ...

China plays long game on battery disruption

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... of electric vehicles to continue growing in Australia, driven by positive policies such as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, advancements in technologies and innovation including vehicle-to-grid and battery recycling, as well as ongoing investments ...