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COP27 preview: loss and damage, action on commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... other businesses, as well as financial institutions and engaging with policymakers helps Australian companies understand the pace and scale of the decarbonization transition that is occurring in real time," he said. The United Nations Framework Convention ...

Warning on climate risk if net zero targets not achieved

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... move to reduce the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels - particularly gas - will involve a combination of increasing the pace of substituting renewable energy with increased utilisation of other fossil fuels, particularly coal. "To reduce the dependence ...

Rising costs of carbon credit to impact offsetting strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... representation from those Independents who are pushing for greater climate action means that while there will still be question about pace and timing, but the direction of change is for further action." The right transition strategy will be heavily influenced ...

AASB considering ISSB sustainability standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... the ISSB the benefit of a prototype document. The distribution of the two ISSB standards have occurred at an accelerated pace compared to most accounting standard processes, Kendall said. "The consultation process was certainly not what you're accustomed ...

New gas projects at risk under strong climate action: IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... the scenario analysis. The research shows that "new gas projects face a risky future that is ultimately dependent on the pace of change for policy and technology," IGCC said.

Dire IPCC climate report should catalyse investor, business action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... revolution will take first, second and third prize. Sadly for Australia, the Morrison Government is moving at a snail's pace." The world must take "ambitious accelerated action" to adapt to climate change and make "rapid deep cuts in greenhouse gas ...

Accountants to play central role in ESG developments: CPA Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... environment-related disclosures shifts to biodiversity and ecosystems, and momentum around the social attributes of business gathers pace.

Decarbonisation a key megatrend in private markets: BlackRock

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... risk premia are still attractive and can offer portfolio resilience" going ahead. The global fund manager identified the pace of change in sustainable investing in private markets as a lead trend. "We see a wide variety of sustainable opportunities in ...

Vestas Wind Systems call for federal support for energy grid transition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... "Australia's decarbonisation of electricity is one of the most impressive in the world," Cowling said. "If we keep going at this pace, we have a real chance to buy Australia some fat in our carbon budget." Cowling recommends a combination of investment ...

ESG integration challenged by regional regulation, data: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... integration of ESG in markets including Australia, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong has seen regulators following to keep up pace, according to research insights from Northern Trust. "There is momentum on ESG, and there is a real push from all participants ...