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RBA governor urges implementation of ISSB standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... disclosures and how current approaches on climate disclosure impacts on investment into Australia for the transition to net zero. Lowe pointed to the ISSB's draft sustainability and climate reporting standards, which are currently being developed ...

New Zealand to issue green bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... help reach the New Zealand government's pledge to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach its net zero carbon target by 2050, New Zealand Treasury said. Climate Change Minister James Shaw said the decision to issue Green Bonds ...

UniSuper caps future investment in fossil fuel

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... UniSuper has issued its fifth annual climate risk report, detailing the $108 billion super fund's progress towards its net zero 2050 target and activities around climate risk management. "Decarbonisation will be a pervasive theme for at least the next ...

NZ Super Fund shifts $25 billion to low carbon indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... years, was the top performing sovereign wealth fund globally. Gilmore said the fund would be reporting on progress towards net zero annually under a framework for the New Zealand Crown Financial Institutions, as agreed with the Minister of Finance last ...

Podcast: Finding solutions to meet Net Zero 2050 with Viola Lutz

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... solutions, why quantitative ESG ratings alone aren't a silver bullet and why we have to use a variety of weapons to get to net zero. Lutz joined ISS in 2017, following its acquisition of the financial industry business of South Pole Group, where she ...

No ESG drag seen in performance test results

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... advocacy Susan Quinn. "For example they are poorly structured for responsible investors who have a strong focus on achieving net zero when assessed against a benchmark that is far from Paris aligned, and are not as appropriate for certain investors who ...

ACCR files additional claims in Santos lawsuit

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). Last year ACCR filed its suit challenging Santos' net zero emission target in relation to the viability of carbon capture and storage and environmental impacts of blue hydrogen. The ...

Big Red Group appoints first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... more stories, connection to country, and experiential inclusion. "Over the next 12 months, Big Red Group will commit to net zero emissions, sourcing all power within its control from renewable sources," the company said. "In addition, the group will ...

ACCU demand to rise with Climate Active certification: CBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... drive the use of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), according to Commonwealth Bank. As Australian businesses adopt net zero carbon targets, they are also seeking certification under the Australian government's Climate Active certification. Certification ...

ASX300 upping the ante on ESG reporting: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
ASX300 companies are taking action on carbon intensity and net zero targets while showing only incremental improvements on social indicators like gender diversity on boards and executive leadership teams, according to Melior Investment Management. In ...