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Companies warned to disclose nature risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... case," Goldner said. "Our goal is to influence the ISSB standard and shape how they evolve, and to inform the mandatory reporting regime in Australia and other jurisdictions around the world." But there are still significant knowledge gaps when it comes ...

Greenwashing crackdown will boost ESG fund flows: ASIC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... enforcement under ASIC's greenwashing crackdown. Responsible investors are urged to lead the charge in accurate labelling and reporting, Longo said at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference 2024 held in Sydney this week. ...

Auditors lambast mandatory climate reporting requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024  |  NEWS
Almost 90% of surveyed auditors do not support the government's requirements to implement mandatory climate reporting and assurance on private companies, not-for-profits and companies limited by guarantee, according to a new survey. The survey was ...

New framework for investors to navigate AI released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... framework is purposefully designed so a range of investors can practically implement it into existing ESG analysis and reporting, picking and choosing the tools that work for them," Zhu said. "With global AI adoption expected to accelerate significantly ...

Investors back climate disclosure mandate

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... IGCC calls on Canberra to legislate an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)-aligned and high-quality reporting framework. The group said in a statement: "We recognise that the move towards ISSB-based aligned standards will not be easy ...

MLC Life sustainability manager joins impact firm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... Compact's Cities Program. Lucchese has been influential in the development of responsible investment standards and reporting frameworks, having advised the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) Technical Expert Groups and teamed ...

Funding green buildings risks greenwashing accusations

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... Westpac spokesperson commented: "The Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy is a critical piece of work to align industry reporting. Westpac is supporting the ASFI-led program of work. Westpac has also released its own Group Taxonomy to give our investors ...

Upskill needed as mandatory reporting looms

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2024  |  NEWS
Australian businesses and financiers face significant challenges in reporting on sustainability - a technical skill that is essential to meet climate targets and ensure a smooth and effective transition to net zero. Both government and high education ...

Philanthropic donations under scrutiny

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... incorporated from Fair Australia, spent $11.1m. Advance spent $10.3m, despite receiving $1.3m in donations during the reporting period. No advocate Clive Palmer's Mineralogy spent $1.93m during the campaign. The Liberal Party of Australia received ...

Podcast: The international fight against greenwashing with John Pabon

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... attitudes, consumer awareness, and regulatory frameworks around greenwashing, and dissect Australia's new climate reporting laws and its impact on corporate transparency. John's book The Great Greenwashing: How brands, governments, and influencers ...