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New code of practice to mitigate slavery risks in renewables

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... managing modern slavery risks within renewable energy value-chains. "The transition to renewable energy must be a just transition," he said. "Without clarity on how to effectively manage modern slavery risks in renewable energy value-chains, both people ...

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

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Imperial College London, was co-chair of IPCC Working Group III and has taken a vocal stance on the importance of a just transition. "Climate change is an existential threat to our planet. My ambition is to lead an IPCC that is truly representative and ...

The skills shortage delaying net zero: CEDA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... Development of Australia (CEDA), argues that governments should focus on supporting workers and communities in a just transition rather than subsidising businesses to close high-emissions facilities. A "just transition" means moving the economy towards ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... measures such as carbon pricing would make zero-emissions fuels more competitive and generate finance to support the just transition in developing countries. Emma Herd, co-leader at the EY Net Zero Centre commented that securing a clear agreement on ...

Stewardship part of fiduciary role and investment opportunity: BNP Paribas AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... of stewardship, Asia Pacific. Jane Ho, who was appointed to the role in October 2022, pointed to the need for a just transition for Asia Pacific countries as well as linkages between Australian and the rest of Asia brings dimension to stewardship activities ...

IIGCC, TPI Centre launch Bank Net Zero Standard

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... emissions performance, decarbonisation strategy, climate solutions, policy engagement (lobbying), climate governance, just transition, and annual reporting and accounting disclosures. Alongside the standard, the TPI Centre has launched a Net Zero Banking ...

Could the anti-woke movement take hold in Australia?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... delivered a stark warning to Australian companies and government to ensure that workers are not left behind in a just transition to net zero - or risk the kind of political polarisation and populism that has given rise to the "anti-woke" movement in ...

Just transition: a fair go for fossil-fuel workers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... week, the future of regional jobs was put in the spotlight, with panellists advocating for the establishment of a just transition authority to ensure that fossil energy workers and their communities are supported in the transition to renewable energy. ...

Jones calls for taxonomy to clarify greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... performance test to ensure long-term goals like the government's net zero target and other issues like biodiversity and just transition are not in conflict with short-term performance concerns. "We're having a look at the benchmarking exercise that was ...

New collaboration to create TCFD for social risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... and transparent reporting, prepared to high standards and reported in line with market expectations." Towards a "just transition" Herd said the new frameworks were vital to ensure a just transition to an equitable, decarbonised future. "To date, the ...