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Investments at risk: Finance "out of step" with climate science

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... receiving risks trivialising the potentially huge damage climate change will have to asset values." Michael Lebbon, founder and CEO at Emmi, said common modelling methodologies may consider only transition risk, rather than physical risk. Emmi is a tech ...

Climate resilience needed to dodge $442b VIC loss by 2100

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... report outlining recommendations for federal and state governments to invest in resilience against natural disasters. ICA CEO Andrew Hall commented that the 2022 floods in Queensland and NSW caused nearly $6 billion in insured damages. "It was the biggest ...

Singapore fund invests in sustainable tourism

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... leaders with the right skills and capabilities in an evolving sustainability landscape in line with the GSTC framework." GSTC CEO Randy Durband commented: "We are impressed that Ascott is committed to continuous improvement in sustainable practices in ...

Mike Ng named first chief sustainability officer for OCBC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... zero on both the lending and wealth management fronts at Southeast Asia's second largest financial services group by assets. CEO Helen Wong said the new role would be focused on strong governance and will oversee bringing the business into alignment ...

Voting on climate crucial during AGM season: Amundi

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... the total number of companies in climate-related engagement to 882. Particularly compelling is its decision to vote against CEO remuneration due to a lack of climate-related KPIs: the firm has voted against executive remuneration-related proposals in ...

NextEnergy Capital's ESG solar fund raises $480 million at first close

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... new investors. He added that "despite the current environment" investors are still seeking specialist investment managers. CEO and founding partner Michael Bonte-Friedheim said the fund has secured strong investor support from the outset following the ...

Tasmanian cattle producer new chair of Farmers for Climate Action

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... (FCA) following the resignation of Charlie Prell. Hall, a long-time board member, will play a key role in selecting the new CEO at the non-profit which represents over 22000 Australians committed to climate action for agriculture. Chief executive Fiona ...

Untapped talent: Australia missing out on $50b in GDP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... barriers in mainstream recruitment processes, and inadequate support in job search and retention further compound the issue." BCA CEO Jennifer Westacott said people with disability represent one of Australia's greatest underrepresented talent pools and ...

Traditional Owners to lead Pilbara renewables rollout on exclusive native title land

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... will also create sustainable, long-term training and employment opportunities on country for our people." ACEN International CEO Patrice Clausse said the company was grateful for the trust the Yindjibarndi community put in ACEN to explore development ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... Ministers Bowen, Husic and McAllister to provide certainty to industry and benefits to communities." Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn added support from another part of the built environment sector. "A clear plan with a sensible transition process ...