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Banks' culture, conduct has government committee 'deeply concerned'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... issue with the banks' practice of discounting interest rates on loans for electric or hybrid cars and other green or sustainable loans for customers. As an example, it said such vehicles are typically more expensive than combustion vehicles and the lower ...

Nature-related education initiatives scaled up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... confidence and capacity for their organisation to take concrete action." In addition, UNEP FI, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) also announced a joint initiative to deliver TNFD ...

Investors still drawn to DEI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... at the board level could have long-term consequences for corporate governance," commented Singapore-based head of sustainable finance, Asia-Pacific S&P Global Ratings Bertrand Jabouley. Despite this, asset managers and investors are still incorporating ...

Consultancies jump on skills gap

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... dynamic global ESG landscape, organisations must demonstrate transparency, attract responsible investors and build sustainable operations," said UL Solutions Australasia regional director Ken Wilson. Brendan Henry, chief executive of OpenEngagement said ...

Investors must take a long-term view: Robeco

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... ingenuity in creating innovations and scalable solutions." Government interventions like the EU Green Agenda, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the directive on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) are critical. Robeco believes ...

Green moves: HSBC, ACSI, Minderoo, The Superpower Institute, QLD Office of Social Impact, Terrain NRM

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... financed emissions targets to 2030 for key carbon intensive sectors, and aims to provide $750 billion - $1 trillion in sustainable finance and investment by 2030. Wentzel said: "In my previous roles, I've worked at the forefront of supporting our customers ...

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Capital, Australian Impact Investments, Climate Capital Forum, Rewiring Australia, Climate Analytics, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, Farmers for Climate Action, and Moir Group. Experts call for stronger action Future Group said real zero emissions ...

Podcast: Ultra wealthy look to sustainability and impact in an increasingly anti-ESG world with Amanda MacDonald

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... fast cars, designer bags and all-inclusive vacations. The last place your mind likely turns to is their interest in sustainable investing. But according to Amanda MacDonald, high-net-worth investors are increasingly looking to make an impact in their ...

Google's DEI dump may tank ESG score

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... about $1.72 billion invested in Alphabet, declined to comment, as did UniSuper - which reported about 1.5% of its Sustainable High Growth option and 1.1% of its Sustainable Balanced option invested in Alphabet as at September end. ESSSuper, which has ...

Regulation drives ESG advice boom

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Gale, partner and regional leader, ISG Asia Pacific. "Compliance is a major concern, but most want to become more sustainable anyway if they can do so profitably." Principal consultant and sustainability lead Matt Warburton urged firms to tap into sustainability ...