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Government sets stage for sovereign green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... biodiversity conservation, sustainable water and wastewater management, circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Sovereign green bonds will also be assessed against the Climate Bond Initiative where appropriate, framework noted. Treasurer ...

RIAA names Responsible Investment Super Leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... "We are now getting more solid on the 40/40/20 breakdown," Banhalmi-Zakar said. "More women are on trustee boards and in control of super funds than ever before, and that is progress." The study also finds super funds are deepening their commitments ...

New tools available to help investors meet Paris Agreement

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, transition to a circular economy, pollution prevention and control, and protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. The expansion includes new technical screening criteria ...

AustralianSuper rejects latest Brookfield overture

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... execution make the payout rather uncertain. "It is the company's structure and exposure to many key variables outside its control what has caused volatility in cash flows, led to the board to recommend the offer and caused debate around valuation." ...

Coal mine case sets climate risk precedent

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
The Federal Court has dismissed a challenge to two coal mine developments, establishing a precedent that the federal government can disregard the climate risks posed by such fossil fuel projects when deciding whether to approve them. In Environment ...

ACCC approves Origin Energy bid on renewable grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... others if the acquisition does not eventuate." ACCC noted the competition concerns that come with Brookfield's future control of AusNet as well as Origin's energy retailing and generation business. After the acquisition, Brookfield will control AusNet ...

Legal changes put sexual harassment on par with workplace safety

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... Work Australia amended the model WHS Regulations to require business operators to manage psychosocial risks and implement control measures. SWA's 2022 report found median lost time related to mental health injuries cost companies 30 weeks, compared to ...

Record number of soil ACCUs issued for Queensland graziers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
Two Queensland farmers have been awarded a record amount of 94,666 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by the national Clean Energy Regulator - the largest allocation for an individual soil carbon farming project in Australia to date. Regenerative ...

US regulator slaps US$25m penalty on DWS for greenwashing, AML

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
DWS Investment Management's American operations will pay the US Securities and Exchange Commission US$25 million to settle charges stemming from greenwashing claims and failures to develop an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program for mutual funds it advised. ...

HESTA releases 2023 AGM hit list

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... men, and 20% any gender) at both board and executive levels. HESTA will also engage on issues related to job security, control, conditions, and fair pay. While the disclosure on these aspects varies among portfolio companies, HESTA welcomes the establishment ...