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Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... president global public policy and economic graph Sue Duke said. "We are reaching a pivotal moment as generative AI starts to impact the labour market with a recalibration of the skills employers value most. Employers must ensure they apply a gender ...

Social TCFD-equivalent seeks leaders

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) seeks a director, a head of engagement, and four co-chairs for its working group. The TISFD is a Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)-equivalent for social ...

ASFA partners with First Nations Foundation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has announced a new learning partnership with First Nations Foundation (FNF) to deliver cultural competency training for members. This new partnership will give ASFA members access to FNF's culture ...

UBS nabs ex-UOB sustainability lead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
Global financial services firm UBS has named Jiayun Fang as Southeast Asia social impact and philanthropy lead, group sustainability and impact. Fang has a background in sustainability, social impact, corporate philanthropy, diversity and inclusion ...

Rockefeller org picks climate advisers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... a US$1 billion push on the climate transition, will advise on the foundation's climate solutions portfolio to boost impact and ensure a 'just transition' - meaning that poor and marginalised communities, as well as workers, are not left behind ...

Podcast: Researching ESG investment products with Aman Ramrakha

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... investing, information really is everything. Finding the right ESG investment product that delivers returns alongside positive impact, while side-stepping potential greenwash or unethical business practices can be a rocky road - whether you're an ...

Big win for Great Artesian Basin

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... the sunshine state rejected the Carbon Transport and Storage Corporation (CTSCo) Surat Basin CCS project's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) arguing that the project could harm critical groundwater used by nearby rural communities and agricultural ...

Pollination targets climate tech start-ups

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... Development Fund (QVCDF) committed to invest an undisclosed sum in investment and advisory firm Pollination's Climate and Nature Impact Venture Fund. The fund secured a binding term sheet from QIC. The agreement hinges on matched public-private capital ...

Fintech group nabs ESG lead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... growth, lower costs and meet evolving shareholder, investor and customer expectations. "We understand we have a platform for impact, and this includes our own ESG Strategy that will be released in coming weeks outlining our commitments to environmental ...

Westpac looks for next CSO

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... announcing her departure. "From July I will be seeking out new challenges and opportunities for me to continue to lead and scale impact across the economy, and across Australia, and globally." Toohill led ESG integration across the company and strengthened ...