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Heavy industry could decarbonise with ambitious action: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... investment opportunity the energy transition presents. While the economics and science of developing a clean hydrogen economy continues to evolve, the report demonstrates the importance of achieving this and APA's Pathfinder program is actively supporting ...

Investor Group on Climate Change creates executive leadership position

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... members, the opportunities and the challenges they face in getting their portfolios ready for a climate-resilient, net zero economy. "To get Australia and the world on track by 2030 every investor will have to accelerate, building on the progress they're ...

Climate change to shape economy long-term: Forum

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
The "existential crisis" of climate change, equality and equity of workforce participation in the economy and the aging population are all issues that will affect the budget, markets, and the shape of Australia's economy. Speaking at the Financial ...

Qualitas names Fiona Reynolds to ESG advisory board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... Sustainability previously, Reynolds expressed enthusiasm for the investment opportunities as Australia transitions its economy towards its climate commitments. "Australia is opening up and has a unique opportunity to position for the transition and develop ...

Government introduces gender pay gap bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... sex-based harassment and discrimination. Minister for women, senator Katy Gallagher said: "The gender pay gap is holding our economy back with $51.8 billion a year lost when it comes to women's pay." "On current projections it will take another 26 ...

Super Housing Partnerships taps property leader as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... inequality and other ESG matters influence the pursuit of equitable prosperity and the health and productivity of the economy and the community overall. We know that what we do to deliver housing matters to people's wellbeing but the way we do it ...

2023 the year for business action on climate change: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... near term challenge, given the proposed reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, which provide a "broader signal across the economy about reducing emissions," EY said. "The Safeguard Mechanism is pushing large emitters to make change and the large emitters ...

Safeguard Mechanism reforms to prompt ACCU demand

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... proposing to adjust emission reduction targets for facilities that fall under the Safeguard Mechanism in in line with the economy-wide goal of cutting emissions by 43% from 2005 to 2030. The government has proposed a 4.9% decline rate for each year to ...

ESG managed funds large portion of total Australian flow

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... domestically focused equity funds for the first time since the pandemic began." "The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, expects Australia's economy to slow this year as the cost of living squeeze tightens. Other economies are already in recession, while the China ...

Climate a top concern for Australia's C-Suite

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... picking up the drivers are broadening, and ultimately, it's pointing to the fact that it's fundamental to business and the economy, not just some discrete project." 65% of Australian companies said the are increasing the efficiency of energy use, 60% ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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