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New nature-based team for AECOM ANZ

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... and New Zealand. The ANZ-based team aims to address complex problems related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and emissions reduction. The new team will bring together AECOM's specialists in climate resilience, ecology, natural capital accounting ...

Hybrid working can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
A new study has confirmed that hybrid working can facilitate major carbon savings, cutting down on carbon emissions caused by the building and transport sectors. Hybrid working models are becoming increasingly attractive to employees. In a recent study ...

CEFC invests $75m in Queensland recycling facility

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... to create opportunities for lower embodied carbon content in construction projects. "As we look to deliver a net zero emissions economy by 2050, we need to cut emissions wherever they occur, from the way we build to the way we recycle. This facility ...

Government to fund sustainable finance taxonomy development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... government understands that a sustainable finance taxonomy can help to accelerate the shift of our economy away from heavy emissions and pollution, and towards cleaner, sustainable projects," said RIAA executive manager, Estelle Parker. "Now the big ...

South Korea leads with ESG fund disclosure taskforce and anti-greenwash laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... altered to "low-carbon". "Language, such as 'eco-friendly' and 'carbon-free,' while omitting information about carbon emissions from its gas-based hydrogen production process, can be considered false advertising," SFOC head of legal operations Jihyeon ...

Amundi launches suite of Net Zero funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... low carbon model, enabling us to reach the global objective of Net Zero1 by 2050." Amundi defines net zero as "when emissions resulting from human activity are balanced globally by removals over a specified period." In the equities sector, the Amundi ...

IGCC calls on government to boost Aussie green industry

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) to make investments with higher risk tolerance in the priority sectors, and update Emissions Reduction Fund goals to greater incentivises businesses, households, and landowners to reduce emissions. The report found that ...

Hong Kong stock exchange proposes climate disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. Financial effects of climate-related risks and opportunities, Scope 3 emissions, and cross-industry metrics may have interim provisions for the first two reporting years from 2024. The proposals aim to achieve ...

Reducing carbon emissions without affecting tracking error: Realindex

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... recently analysed a basket of global equities indices from December 2008 to June 2022 to see how reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity within the portfolio at various percentages from 10% to 90% affect active risk, active return and tracking error. ...

Modern slavery, just transition, tax key themes: Robeco

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... with key themes focused on protecting biodiversity and improving mining safety. Last year, the themes were net zero emissions; natural resource management: water and waste; diversity, equality and inclusion; and Nature Action 100. The company has $275 ...