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First renewable energy zone to start works

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... way for a significant boost in renewable energy generation to replace aging coal-fired power stations," NSW minister for climate change and energy Penny Sharpe said. "It's not just about clean energy. This project will bring long-term financial benefits ...

Podcast: Momentum on nature, biodiversity, and climate with Natalie Kyriacou

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... driving ESG conversations in the corporate sphere. Her work highlights the importance of nature and biodiversity in the climate conversation. The My Green World founder and chair is also involved with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, UNESCO ...

ISO to launch first net zero standards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... sustainability, and vitally, will work to prevent greenwashing by supporting independently verified and comprehensive climate action. The organisation put out a call out for experts to participate in the development of the standard. Australian experts ...

Allspring defends exit from climate group

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
The global asset manager commented on its departure of the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), stating it will not abandon climate goals. Allspring said it exited CA100+ so it could take a more customised approach. The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) ...

Investors exit climate group amid politicisation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has lost two more asset managers; Allspring and AllianceBernstein decided to leave in May. The high-profile withdrawals have been pinned to heavy politicisation of ESG. This follows the departure of J.P. Morgan, Invesco ...

Ex-Moody's chief rejoins standards setter

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... played a role in establishing the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and led the consolidation of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board and the Value Reporting Foundation into the IFRS Foundation. The IFRS is the parent of the ISSB ...

LGIM, Generation, MUFG to report on nature

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... senior partner, Generation Investment Management, said: "To achieve a world which protects nature and preserves a habitable climate we must drive the growth of sustainable investing and expand what capital values. "We believe the TNFD recommendations ...

Retirement heavyweight pitches climate fix

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... working alongside Ruth Stringer, partner in superannuation, and Paul Schoff, ESG Lead and partner in the competition, climate and technology practice. Cooper has had a wide-ranging career spanning over four decades including at law giant Ashurst, at ...

Vision Super in hot water over coal investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... explain to its members why their retirement savings are once again invested in Whitehaven Coal, one of Australia's worst climate wreckers," Market Forces superannuation funds campaigner Brett Morgan said. "By scrapping its coal exclusion policy ...

Podcast: Beyond ESG - UN PRI stewardship and engagement initiatives with David Atkin

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... chief executive, has a long list of accolades to his name and prior experience at the helm of entities the likes of the Climate Council, AMP Capital, Cbus Super, ESSSuper, and more. Senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with David to ...