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Investors want more transparency in responsible investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... investing. "This demand for transparency reflects the broader push for responsible and accountable business practices across industries," Cerulli Associates analyst Gloria Pais said. "Institutional investors want to ensure ESG considerations are not ...

Government creates $1bn green iron fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... technology. Today's announcement sends a strong signal globally that Australia is serious about future-proofing our industries and economy, and serious in its commitments to reduce climate pollution," Greenpeace Australia Pacific WA campaign lead Geoff ...

Economists brace for an uncertain future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... century, trade liberalisation has been a powerful driver of global economic growth, allowing nations to specialise in industries where they hold a comparative advantage. The result has been access to cheaper, higher-quality goods, improved productivity ...

Green moves: HSBC, ACSI, Minderoo, The Superpower Institute, QLD Office of Social Impact, Terrain NRM

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... at an important time. Western Australia can play a central role in the nation's clean energy future and superpower industries. My goal in leaving Parliament was to find a role where I could dedicate myself to pursuing these ends. TSI's ambition and work ...

Carbon market responds to integrity concerns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... ranging from investors and corporates to carbon project developers, Indigenous organisations, and emission intensive industries. "Issues raised in these articles should and are being considered seriously by CMI and government regulators, and CMI will ...

No charge for carbon target failure

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... emissions targets may have over-optimistic, and targets and views on missing them are likely to be contextual across industries, countries and stakeholders. Not all ESG ratings providers ignore failed targets. ISS ESG's managing director and senior consultant ...

Coalition's anti-ESG stance sparks investor backlash

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... into their risk management policies as part of sound business practices. Such a mandate could compel banks to finance industries that these funds deliberately avoid, potentially affecting the alignment of investment portfolios with ethical standards. ...

Green budgets fatten amid global uncertainty

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... World Economic Forum kicks off. The global consulting firm surveyed 2500 senior executives across 17 countries and nine industries. Seventy percent of Australian executives remain optimistic about the outlook for their business, compared to 54% for the ...

Green aluminium gets $2bn boost

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... economic opportunities," Centre for Policy Development economic director Toby Phillips said. "Incubating new green metals industries, like green iron and green aluminium, is the single biggest opportunity for the Australian economy. "With our abundant ...

Former AIA executive finds new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... analytics and insights in Australia and New Zealand. In the new role, Tremethick will focus on life and health insurance industries and cover direct and adviser distribution, manufacturers and reinsurers. He has over 25 years of experience in the life ...