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Podcast: Driving the just transition in APAC - Jane Ho

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... but also an investment opportunity Ho, who was appointed to the role in October 2022, points to the need for a just transition for Asia Pacific countries as well as linkages between Australian and the rest of Asia brings dimension to stewardship activities ...

Loss and damage funds a key consideration for COP28

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... of a global fund on loss and damage, the integration of climate into biodiversity, and how human rights and the just transition figure into government, business and investor commitments are all topics of interest at the forthcoming COP28. The 2023 United ...

Capacity Investment Scheme expansion to jolt renewable energy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... batteries and renewables projects and reduce reliance on gas. He added that it would be a boon for supporting a just transition in Australia. "Renewable projects need investment, strong communities, and workforces to be built. Through upcoming Sector ...

Investing during a disorderly transition: Energetics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... goes in both directions, so to be resilient you need to consider the full spectrum. Q: How do you integrate a just transition into all of this? A: This is where companies shouldn't be afraid to create their own scenarios - use your scenario exercise ...

Investors lack clarity, rural solutions lack funding

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... and renewable energy in Victoria. The IGCC research identified a need for investors to set goals and report on "just transition" progress, encourage investee companies that are closing emissions-intensive assets to ensure positive outcomes for workers ...

Investors call for multilateral financial architecture overhaul

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... multilateral financial architecture and prioritise the mobilisation and alignment of private finance to enable a just transition towards net zero. "Alliance members are making solid progress towards achieving their 2025 emissions targets, showing that ...

Reducing risk and navigating a just transition

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... economic risk. "Two years ago banks, superfunds and philanthropists started coming to us with questions around just transition, worried about viability of their investments in the regions." They asked, "What are the range of opportunities to invest in? ...

Preparing to take advantage of the critical mineral story

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... have this collaborative approach and make sure this opportunity is done in such a way that not only supports the just transition but over the long term an economically sound way to seize this opportunity." At the recent JANA annual conference, Nicolette ...

Australian companies lagging on climate action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... built into capital allocation frameworks in a significant enough way." There is also lagging action on plans for a just transition which means making adequate provisions for the impact of decarbonisation on their workers and communities - 71% of companies ...

Exiting emissions-intensive assets may not reduce climate risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... with regulators and government on a range of issues, including ensuring that buyers can afford the costs of a just transition and asset decommissioning and rehabilitation. Fiona Reynolds, chair of the UN Global Compact Network Australia, said the fact ...