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Green moves: Agscent, HSBC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
After 30 years in the financial markets glued to bonds and futures contracts, Dugald Lamont has changed tack and joined Agscent, an agri-biotech company at the forefront of sustainable agricultural innovation. The former executive director of JP Morgan ...

Clean Energy Council chief resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... than 40% of Australia's energy mix. Under Kane's leadership, the organisation has grown in influence, professionalism and impact and is now one of the most significant, mature and influential peak bodies in Australia," Rolfe said. The board has commenced ...

TNFD guides board directors on assessing nature-related risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published its first Asking Better Questions on Nature guide to assist senior executives with appropriately assessing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. The first ...

Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... you'll continue to make by building and sustaining partnerships that align with Minderoo Foundation's values and drive impact," the charity said. "Philanthropy has an opportunity to transform itself to meet the needs of this moment. This means moving ...

WFH employees put in 20% more hours

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Australians who have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic have cut their commutes by around three hours a week, equivalent to a time saving worth an estimated $5308 a year based on average wages, new research by the Committee for Economic Development ...

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) 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. The ISSB provided ...

Countdown to RIAA conference is on

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... for responsible investment," Parker said. One of the conference drawcards for investment professionals is the session on impact investing across asset classes, featuring panelist Kristina Hermanson, head of APAC and Africa at Nuveen Natural Capital. ...

Green moves: AIA, AustralianSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... to take the next three months to travel and recharge before joining another purpose-driven company where she can make an impact in areas she is passionate about. "In light of unprecedented social, environmental, and economic challenges, shared value ...

QTC names new chief executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... quit the central borrowing authority for the state of New South Wales in 2022 and spent the last two years chairing social impact and climate investment organisations. These include Ready Growth Grant and the Social Enterprise Development Initiative ...

Hydrogen incentives and critical minerals sector support

PAUL LINGARD, SANJAY WAVDE  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025  |  NEWS
In its 2024/25 Budget, the federal government announced the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) to support and incentivise renewable hydrogen production as part of the Future Made in Australia Package. On 25 November 2024, the government tabled ...