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ESG implications of the US-Iran conflict

LIZ HARRISON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... focus on export-oriented coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) rather than domestic oil security. Social impacts Fuel standards rollback: Reversing recently addressed health risks Burning higher-sulphur petrol raises emissions associated with asthma ...

NZ Super 'accepts' court loss, updates policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... In a decision published on 16 May 2026, Justice Mount said parts of the Guardians' Statement of Investment Policies, Standards & Procedures and its Sustainable Investment Framework were "materially less clear and specific than the previous iterations" ...

First Nations initiative-led solar project to commence construction

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... come together," Clausse said. "ACEN is proud to partner with Yindjibarndi on a project that meets rigorous commercial standards while setting a strong benchmark for responsible and respectful renewable energy development in Australia."

Housing affordability pushes people to homelessness: Homelessness NSW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... includes individuals already homeless, fleeing domestic violence, or living in accommodation that fails basic safety standards. In 2024-25, over 6500 NSW homelessness services clients said housing affordability stress was their main reason for seeking ...

Financial services 'structurally behind' on calculating climate-related risks

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... analysis shows. Sustainability consultancy ERM has analysed 33 disclosures under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, which commenced on 1 January 2025, and found that less than one third of businesses have provided quantified financial ...

Australian investors prioritising returns over ethics: Data

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... MSCI ESG rating also dropped by a full letter grade, shifting from A/AA to BBB/A. reflecting weaker perceived ethical standards in investor portfolios. At the peak of ESG investing, products such as the Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF and ...

Automated systems need rigorous adjustment for aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... framework requires the government and decision-makers to respect equality and guard against discrimination, and those standards remain in place even when technology is introduced. "Responsibility remains with the public institutions that design and implement ...

Net Zero Asset Owners names co-chairs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... signatory of NZAOA, CDC looks forward to this new phase and the opportunity to work with peers worldwide to define the standards and actions needed to meet our climate commitments. As an institutional investor, my intention is very clear: maintaining ...

Court finds NZ Super exclusions policies 'unlawful'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001) so far as exclusion from the fund for alleged breach of human rights standards is concerned. They are unreasonable and unlawful." The court called for the Guardians to reformulate the policy documents which ...

Future Fund joins PRI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... participation reinforces the powerful role that collaboration in a global network of responsible investors plays in lifting standards, understanding shared ESG and climate challenges, and working towards long-term value creation that benefits all Australians," ...