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ASX200 skirts Scope 3 disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... to see more companies detailing targets to meet long-term goals," ACSI CEO Louise Davidson commented. The Australian government plans to make climate disclosure mandatory from 2024-2025. "Mandatory climate reporting, aligned to the TCFD, will not only ...

Woodside sells 10% of $16.5b Scarborough LNG to Japan investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
Two prominent Japanese investors are set to acquire a 10% stake in Woodside's controversial WA Scarborough liquid natural gas (LNG) project for US$880. The equal partners will function both as customers and collaborators, exploring new energy prospects. ...

Industy veterans named to sustainable finance taxonomy working group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... strategic direction over, input into and endorsement of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy for consideration by government. "The Australian taxonomy will play a key role in guiding the transition of our economy, financial portfolios, companies ...

Renewables round up: BlackRock launches US$1.9b NZ renewables fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... partnered with NZ Steel to electrify Glenbrook steel up to 50% through a $140 million investment from the $650 million NZ government Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Fund, and with Fonterra to cut emissions at six dairy factories by half by 2030 through ...

Social license or social-washing - weighing the value of public statements on the Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... difference," Mundine said. Such businesses have come to the understanding that to improve outcomes for First Nations peoples government should do the same, through direct engagement with community and their stakeholders. Many companies that are undecided ...

Sustainable finance heavyweight to chair National Reconstruction Fund board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... our industrial capabilities." Wilder is the founder and CEO of Pollination and has previously held positions at other government sustainable finance funding vehicles as chair of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and founding director of ...

Climate disclosure lawsuit against Commonwealth settled

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
A landmark class action lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Australia alleging the government does not properly disclose climate change risk in government bonds has been settled. The case was filed in 2020 by Kathleen (Katta) O'Donnell, who is represented ...

Revenue recycling carbon tax would increase Australia's GDP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... decreasing Australia's carbon emissions - but also reduce GDP and real consumption, the report finds. The Gillard government introduced a carbon tax mechanism in 2011, whereupon emissions from companies subject to the scheme dropped by 7%. The price ...

Fidelity creates chief sustainability role, plus new chairs for IPCC and PRI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Disclosures (TCFD) and served as chief advisor to the Prime Minister of Norway on economic policy issues, among other government appointments. Kehoe's nomination will be formally proposed at the PRI's forthcoming Signatory General Meeting on 13th September ...

Podcast: Solving the social housing crisis - Casey Taylor

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... being levied to solve the problem, including the federal government's national Housing Accord struck between the government, institutional investors, and industry to help tackle issue. Conscious Investment Management has invested in several specialist ...