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Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... issues called out is use of 'third party certifications' as a way of substantiating claims. While not referencing ESG data providers directly, we see parallels and we note other jurisdictions moving more overtly on ESG indices. "...Providers ...

Using ChatGPT to assess climate targets: Acadian

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... broader suite of climate analysis tools, noted Andy Moniz, Acadian director of responsible investing. While much financial data disclosed by companies is backward in nature, the LLM model works on forward-looking information. It also allows Acadian to ...

Asset managers failing on 2050 goals: InfluenceMap

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... despite an increase in climate targets through Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) and similar initiatives. This correlates with data from ShareAction in June finding the world's largest 77 asset managers lack ambition on net zero, deforestation, and other ...

IFM Investors certified by Climate Active

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... for its Australian offices by mid-2023 and has set operational targets for direct emissions reductions actions, improved data collection, and engagement with suppliers to encourage and assess their net-zero targets. "The majority of our emissions are ...

Climate transition a factor in sovereign debt pricing: Ardea

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... risk, keeping things together, are higher on the agenda than worrying about trying to transition to a clean economy." The data suggests that investors in developing country debt prioritise the pursuit of economic growth and profits from natural resources ...

Report sounds alarm on data centre climate risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Australian businesses say they can't meet sustainability goals without reducing IT and data centre energy use, but say they don't have detailed data on emissions to make decisions, according to recently released research. University of Technology Sydney's ...

Suppliers on notice: Amazon to enforce emissions reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... operations. Beginning in 2024, we're updating our Supply Chain Standards to require suppliers to share their carbon emissions data with us and set carbon goals. "We'll also use our scale, investment and innovation to date to provide our suppliers ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... vector for energy efficiency and decarbonisation". With the survey finding only 1 in 3 businesses are gathering and leveraging data using software, Hunt said digitalisation was key to moving the needle on energy efficiency. "Digitalisation is no longer ...

Transition Pathway Initiative appoints new chairs as founder steps down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... asset-owner led initiative which tracks companies preparedness for the transition to a low carbon economy through research and data based from publicly disclosed information, that enable investors to objectively and robustly assess corporate and sovereign ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... and care for Country. Social initiatives include boosting the regions and strengthening supply chains through implementing data-based Traceability systems. Emissions reduction will be supported through methane-reducing feed alternatives for grazing livestock ...