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Help on nature, climate disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... and the TNFD collaborated on consistent nature-related concepts and definitions, following the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). TNFD previously enhanced interoperability with the European Financial ...

Asset managers fast track portfolio targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... has the highest representation with over 200 signatories, IIGCC CEO Stephanie Pfeifer noted is due to a "more conducive policy and regulatory environment". Decarbonisation of the global economy is "the major trend of our time", Pfeifer said.

ACCR cuts ties with Rio Tinto

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... EPBC Act reforms and undertakes Federal climate engagement that better reflects its own commitment to enhancing climate policy in Australia. "The true test for the company will be in its actions going forward," Hogan said.

ISS ESG to plug emissions data shortfall for banks, insurers

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... this vital next step for Australia's sustainable finance framework," said Nayanisha Samarakoon, RIAA's head of policy and advocacy. ISS ESG is part of ISS STOXX, which owns ISS Market Intelligence, publisher of FS Sustainability.

First Environmental Futures trade on ASX

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
Today, the ASX launched trading for three Environmental Futures contracts, pinned as a major step in the development of local carbon markets. Australia and New Zealand's first carbon futures contracts will improve access to carbon markets to allow market ...

PEP rides ESG tailwinds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... pay particular attention going into an investment. "We will decline to invest in areas which are not in line with our ESG policy." Cameron Blanks, PEP managing director commented: "Top-tier global private equity funds have consistently outperformed public ...

Investors brace for turbulence as Biden backs out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... firmer. However, the Trump campaign has been light on detail and so it is difficult to make assumptions about economic policy," Brown said. "One thing that we are confident about is that most of the macroeconomic impact won't be felt until 2026 onwards. ...

RIAA warns against carbon capture

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... is a group of investors representing US$29 trillion in assets under management across Australia and New Zealand. Head of policy and advocacy Nayanisha Samarakoon said companies and investors need science-based action on environmental issues. "RIAA cautions ...

Demand up for green steel

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
Investors are looking to move fast on steel decarbonisation, and are seeking more supportive market conditions to support this. More than half (59%) believe effective climate policies are crucial to boost sustainable steel production and that it will ...

TelstraSuper appoints ESG lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... instrumental in several initiatives at TelstraSuper, including refreshing the fund's climate action plan and broader ESG policy. Patel joined the superannuation fund last September from Frontier, where she was the senior responsible investment adviser. ...