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Government hands down 2035 climate target

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... for "heavy lifting" to capitalise on long-term investment opportunities fully. "This week's release of the National Climate Risk Assessment highlighted the growing health and community risks arising from climate change and its impact on Australians ...

Investor ESG intentions at odds with reality

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... mounting global uncertainty. A further 65% of respondents indicated they are comfortable with current or increased levels of risk. Identifying long-term financial stability as the main motive underpinning investment decisions, 68% cited financial security ...

Investors paying premium for inaccurate physical climate risk models

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... Climate scientist and Emmi co-founder Ben McNeil authored a recent report that identifies the key failings of physical climate risk modelling for investor decisions. The Built for Insurers but Sold to Investors: How physical risk methods need a different ...

NCRA data shows monumental risks to financial sector

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
With global heating levels estimated to reach 2.7 ºC by 2100, the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) findings revealed at 3ºC the consequences would be monumental. Overall economic output is estimated to plummet $135-423 billion by 2063. Agriculture ...

'Unstoppable' energy transition to set stage for sustainable infra boom

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
Despite recent drawbacks, sustainability remains a key driver of financial performance and risk management for most global investors, with many now attracted to energy transition-focused infrastructure funds, a survey found. The IFM Investors' PM700 ...

Rest revises sustainable option's investment criteria

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... (ESG) characteristics," Rest said. "We believe this will enable us to invest in a more diversified portfolio and improve risk and return outcomes for our members." The fund said it is assessing unlisted investments in the property, infrastructure and ...

ART pledges $2bn towards impact investing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... to make a positive difference," Bradford said. "One of the many attributes of climate change is that it is an investment risk, but as we seek to transition to a low-carbon economy it also represents an investment opportunity, and investors like us can ...

CPA calls for stricter rules on sustainability claims

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... to the Treasury consultation on sustainable investment labels, CPA Australia warned that vague or unsubstantiated claims risk undermining consumer trust. The accounting body has urged reforms to ensure that Australian investors can confidently choose ...

NSW energy minister joins IGCC bill

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... expected to be announced by the federal government in the coming weeks, alongside a national Net Zero Plan and National Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan. The Summit will be the first in-person gathering where the industry and other stakeholders ...

HESTA outlines priorities to ASX 300 boards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
In its annual letter to ASX 300 companies, HESTA has outlined three areas of priority as part of its commitment to active ownership. The three areas of priority are: an investment focus on global resilience, climate change and natural capital, and gender ...