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ECB introduces climate risk overlay for bank collateral framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced climate related risk adjustments into its collateral framework. This marks the first time climate transition uncertainty will influence how much banks can borrow against corporate bonds pledged in monetary ...

CEFC, Aviva Investors partner to afforest Tasmanian wetlands

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... capital to drive economic development for regional communities while also supporting decarbonisation and positive environmental outcomes," Sung said. The project will combine commercial softwood plantations on low productive land with large-scale conservation ...

EU to ease sustainability reporting burden on firms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... apply once the scrutiny period of two months, which can be prolonged by a further two months, is over. ESRS cover environmental, social, and governance issues, including climate change, biodiversity and human rights. They provide information for investors ...

Podcast: Red flags in AI governance

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
🤖 Can good AI governance help companies become long-term winners? ❓ Question: How are Australian company boards approaching artificial intelligence, and can strong AI governance help companies create long-term value while managing emerging risks? ...

Super funds join calls for better methane emissions disclosures

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Institutional investors representing over $14 trillion (US$9.85tn) in assets under management have come together to signify the importance in methane emission disclosure among metallurgical coal and steel providers. Providing a letter to the United ...

Brisbane Airport now facilitates SAF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Brisbane Airport is now able to access sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via Viva Energy Australia's refurbished storage tank. The completion of the refurbishment was achieved through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) funding, which is ...

AI-washing and cyber-washing

JAMES NORTH, FRIEDA CHAN, EUGENIA KOLIVOS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... However, in December 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published guidance on making environmental claims intended to mitigate 'greenwashing' (that is, misleading claims about a business's environmental sustainability), another ...

HESTA says ethical screens partly to blame for 'disappointing' ESG returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... data provider related to human and labour rights breaches, red flags identified by our data provider related to environmental breaches, poor ESG policies and systems, uncertified palm oil, gambling, live animal exports and poor sovereign ESG ratings. ...

Podcast: Roadmap to defence investing

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Can responsible investors justify defence exposure? Question: Can investors responsibly invest in defence companies while managing ESG risks, and where should they draw the line? Answer: Defence investing has become increasingly relevant as global conflict ...

TotalEnergies ordered to map Scope 3 emissions by Paris Court

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
TotalEnergies has been ordered by a Paris court to complete the risk mapping in its current due diligence plan to identify the oil and gas company's Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions risks. While the current risk mapping for the vigilance plan included the ...