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ASFI Summit to focus on sustainable finance progress, implementation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... said. "COP27 is an implementation COP. COP26 as around commitment and formation of [the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero] GFANZ and the strong commitment of global financial institution, but this one is about implementation on those commitments. ...

Australia leads on climate risk coverage, but depth lacking: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... mitigation, that's an issue for the market, and the second part to that is, if you don't really know the detail, how is your net zero work going in reality?" The barometer noted that there is increased stakeholder pressure on significant GHG emitters ...

Critical talent shortage could stall net zero progress: Hays

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... strategy ready?­ - examining the impacts of what they label a "chronic shortage of skills" to meet carbon reduction and net zero pledges made by organisations. "We're talking about jobs ranging from technical and trades positions within clean energy ...

Cobalt essential to net zero goals but brings labour risks: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Demand for cobalt - a key mineral in electric vehicle and battery production - is expected to skyrocket, and increasing sourcing from countries like Australia could help diversify away from labour and safety risks present in other countries, according ...

CEFC, Grok Ventures back solar tech firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... driving down costs," CEFC noted. "Demand for renewable energy generation continues to grow as the world strives to reach net zero by 2050," said CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth. "Solar power represents one of the most efficient ways to reduce emissions from the ...

BNP Paribas names APAC head of stewardship

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... practice at the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) where she spearheaded global initiatives including the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, the Paris-Aligned Investment Initiative, and the Investor Agenda. She also launched and led AIGCC's ...

Equipsuper hires new head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... ensure a continued emphasis on ESG integration across the entire portfolio and reflect Equip's commitment to achieving net zero by 2050. "This is the first time Equip has had a dedicated head of role [for responsible investment] and that was what was ...

Cbus quits Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Cbus Super has quit the Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance (NZAOA) on the grounds of working to support their internal net zero commitments. The Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance is led by former Bank of England governor Mark Carney and convened by the UNEP's ...

Investors call for 75% emissions reduction by 2035

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... federal government to implement policies over the next three years that will support investment in the transition to net zero, including aligning national emissions targets to 1.5°C, "which implies a 2035 target of approximately 75% reduction," establishing ...

bfinance sounds alarm on "overly simplistic" carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... that can undermine both investment goals and environmental outcomes. "We have seen a rapid evolution in the push towards net zero or low carbon portfolios in Australia over recent years, but it is important to understand that achieving this goal is not ...