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RIAA warns against carbon capture

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Nature Working Group supports members in their stewardship responsibilities to protect nature and biodiversity in their business operations and portfolio of companies.

QIC backs new venture capital initiative

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... opportunities for everyone." The initiative will be delivered over a three-month period with an emphasis on postgraduate business students, and comprise active VC development, partner level mentorship, and deep insights to early-stage VC firms. 77 Partners ...

NAB funds DEI workplace research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (Jumbunna), the UTS Business School, and the Diversity Council Australia (DCA), are gathering fresh data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' ...

M&A deals ramp up ESG checks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... failed to sway ESG due diligence in M&A transactions globally, a new report from KPMG finds. Dealmakers say ESG is new business-as-usual. Four in five dealmakers say ESG is now normal when it comes to getting deals over the line, with more than half ...

HMC Capital announces new $50m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... milestones) resulting in a total expected investment of up to around $50 million to secure a majority interest in the business. Stor-Energy's senior management team will continue to lead the business and retain a minority interest. HMC said the investment ...

QIC invests in Australian biotech start-up

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... accelerating product development and executing a well-strategised market penetration plan in the United States," he said. Business investment funds managed by QIC have invested $152 million into 78 businesses, creating more than 1200 jobs.

Podcast: First Nations cultural heritage and FPIC with Rachel Perkins and Anirudha (Anu) Nagar

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... First Nations cultural heritage; there are serious consequences if things go wrong. The recently launched Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Guides are the only First Nations-led resources on proactive best practice in strategy, operations, and business ...

Morningstar boosts ESG focus with new hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Exchange Group. She was most recently chief commercial officer for Viridios AI, the global carbon data and technology business. Cameron has led sustainable investment community initiatives across the APAC region including leading working groups at responsible ...

Over half of firms created new net zero roles: Deloitte

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
Recruiters on the ground confirm uptick in corporate sustainability roles is unparalleled and shows no signs of slowing, with small to medium size firms now driving demand in Australia. Over 50% of financial firms added headcount or created new roles ...

Allspring defends exit from climate group

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... highest-emitting industries to better understand and communicate their climate-related risks and, when relevant, evolve their business strategies accordingly. That remains true today. "Since then, we have advanced our stewardship platform and resources ...