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Businesses back stronger Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... anti-slavery commissioner, and the possibility of introducing import bans on products that are made with forced labour. "The shift to mandatory human rights due diligence will demand substantial, data-driven, due diligence actions, with timing horizons ...

The "Wild West" of "blue" investing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... everything we do impacts the ocean. We need to understand in financial terms - what are those impacts? "We need a paradigm shift." How to finance blue projects The private sector can play a crucial role in financing and implementing solutions, such as ...

ESG goes mainstream: How the role has changed and what lies ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023  |  NEWS
ESG practitioners are playing an increasingly crucial role in driving positive social and environmental impact while also ensuring long-term financial returns for businesses and investors. The role of the ESG practitioner has evolved significantly over ...

Australia "on notice" as final TNFD draft framework released

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released the final draft framework, Version 0.4, which will help companies navigate their nature-related risk. The new TNFD draft framework is the fourth and final draft of all core elements ...

The four-day work week - will it work?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... "This isn't something that will be suitable for every industry in every role," Ditzell said. She was concerned that this shift may result in unequal work across different employment contracts. "One group of people who are on permanent salary get the ...

AGL saved from HESTA divestment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... outlined to shareholders more appropriately balances risks, returns and decarbonisation," Farrant said. "Whilst we view this shift in AGL's strategy as positive we continue to believe that there is additional scope for AGL to continue to develop its ...

Women-led founders, climate tech grow VC impact sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... factors, including having a stronger market presence and therefore attracting more applicants. "There is also a massive shift in founders' desire to start impact businesses," Milgrom said. "People are coming back to do their second company or third ...

Fink counts the cost of "easy money" in annual letter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
BlackRock chairman Larry Fink warned that dominos may be starting to fall as global economies count the price of more than a decade of easy money in his annual letter to investors. In a letter where ESG and climate change took a backseat to concerns ...

More greenwashing investigations ahead: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... through their role in IOSCO. "ASIC has for many years advocated for voluntary disclosure in this area, and we now support the shift to mandatory disclosure," he said. "We will continue to work alongside our peer regulators, both internationally and domestically ...

Heavy industry could decarbonise with ambitious action: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... company is taking its own action, coordinated action "across sectors and government will pave the way for the broad energy shift needed throughout Australia's heavy industry, helping to accelerate opportunities and overcome challenges. "Collaboration ...