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New tool sniffs out greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... Using the One Earth Climate Model to compare portfolio emissions to global carbon budgets, it pinpoints the decarbonisation pace needed to achieve the Paris Agreement's 1.5C target. "RealZero Check is about real, measurable progress toward genuine ...

Back on the huddle, fund flows into clean energy

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... advantage of the opportunities ahead: "The policy track is already being laid so remain focused, gear up, and pick up the pace." As for clean energy investors coming into Australia, Minister Bowen said, "Great, you're investing. Now triple it." FS ...

81 major investors lock in climate targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... firm Legal & General says more needs to be done. "Despite significant advances in asset owner portfolio decarbonisation, the pace of transition in the real economy remains insufficient, with global emissions continuing to rise each year. "As long-term ...

Regulators to clamp down harder on greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... Regulators globally have their sights set on AI and digital technology regulation, the report found, though the rules and pace of change varied greatly between jurisdictions, creating challenges for global asset managers to reap the benefits of new technology. ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... to see this announcement includes a five-year review of the legislation. This will be essential to ensuring the law keeps pace with advancements in genomic science and the way genetic tests are used in the future." The government's consultation on ...

Energy asset owners hungry for cover

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... solar projects. "Australia has seen significant growth in the development of large-scale renewables since 2016, however the pace and scale of development needs to increase in order to meet and exceed our stated renewables targets," Humphries added. "We ...

QIC taps resilience skills

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... of a business to a broad cross-section of strategic challenges that are expanding in breadth and accelerating at a rapid pace. "These dimensions can impact company valuations, are key to growth prospects, and ultimately, have the potential to impact ...

First dedicated transition fund for emerging markets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... solutions" and "go beyond business-as-usual". "While we are making progress in addressing climate change, we need to pick up the pace and scale significantly to meet our collective climate goals. "We are passionate about ensuring capital goes where it ...

Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
The World Economic Forum released its Global Gender Gap Report for 2024 revealing that, at the current pace, it will take another 134 years - equivalent to five generations - to achieve full gender parity. Globally, the gender gap has closed by just ...

Accountants say digital is key

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... partner Joanne Gorton added: "It's time for Australia to accelerate our transition to digital reporting. This will help us keep pace with our trading partners, such as the US, UK, Europe, and Japan. They have mandated digital corporate reporting and ...