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Executive appointment roundup: First Sentier, MaxCap, Northcape, Federated Hermes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... with many clients re-evaluating their long-term objectives in response to the transition to a more sustainable global economy. This is demonstrated by the strong levels of flows across our impact and sustainable equity strategies over the past year." ...

Aussie businesses building climate resilience: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... directly influencing economic performance. The index provides data around key material issues - climate change is one, global economy and factors like productivity, health expenditure per capita, energy intensity and urbanization rates, and geopolitical ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... consultation, hopes to help Australian companies and investors maximise economic opportunities in the shift to a greener economy and to manage climate risks. The consultation asks whether the coverage, content, framework, and liability are workable. ...

CEFC, NGS, Minderoo back Adamantem fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... million. The fund targets businesses valued between $50 million and $100 million that help the transition to a net zero economy, underscored by private equity and responsible investing strategies. PAC Trading, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions ...

First two ISSB standards released - what investors need to know

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Mary Schapiro, head of the TCFD Secretariat and vice chair for global public policy at Bloomberg LP, said: "The global economy needs common reporting standards to reduce fragmentation and drive comparability in climate-related financial data. Built upon ...

$20.5 billion cash infusion for Australia's green bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... our existing work in transforming our energy system and bringing the benefits of decarbonisation to key sectors of our economy. CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth said the "substantial increase" in the CEFC's capital acknowledges "the demonstrated confidence in ...

NSW Modern Slavery Plan to build prevention capability

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... lost economic capacity, healthcare costs, and criminal justice costs. "Modern slavery comes at a very high price to the economy," Cockayne said. He said that the system is too reactive and the focus needs to be on prevention. This comes as a new report ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... there is enormous untapped potential for new investment in a sustainable future for agriculture as part of a net zero economy. "By facilitating the flow of much-needed capital into the sector, our work with CDPQ supports the decarbonisation efforts of ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... and Industry Super Australia (ISA) chair Greg Combet has relinquished his role to head the government's new Net Zero Economy Agency. Recognised for his expertise in government, investment, climate policy, and industrial relations, as well as a background ...

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... robust targets." "When Climate Action 100+ started 5 years ago, net zero commitments were just emerging in the global economy," said Richard Proudlove, director of corporate engagement at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), one of five investment ...