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Assessing ESG risk, opportunity through the legal lens: Corrs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... focus and how organizations are going to manage their shift from where we are now and the probably-inevitable net zero economy by 2050, Wynn-Pope said. "But what does that look like, and how do you position the business to do that in a way that might ...

Biodiversity loss a material financial risk: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 23 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... Biodiversity loss is a material financial risk for Australian companies that could wipe out up to $27 billion from the Australian economy annually by 2050, according to a report by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI has released ...

Australia needs 2035 net zero target: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... Paris Agreement is one that aims for net zero by 2035. To support businesses who are transitioning to a net zero future economy, the federal government should mandate more stringent and consistent reporting, re-introducing carbon pricing, and reforming ...

RBA, APRA outline COP26 commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... environment and climate risk management in the financial sector. APRA and RBA noted that because climate change affects the economy and the financial system, it is within the mandates of both institutions to address climate change risks. APRA pointed ...

Measuring transition risk key to picking climate leaders: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... one of the issues at play will be how to measure and manage the transition from the current, fossil-fuel powered global economy to the low carbon economy that is intended by 2050. This transition brings opportunity, but also risk. Transition risk is ...

Board of the future to face more ESG issues: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... technology and digitalisation and cyber security risk as having the most impact by 2025. "Climate change will change the global economy," Vamos said. "We will have to take on climate change refugees, we will be coping with different pricing mechanisms ...

COP26 preview: reporting, carbon markets and role of finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... national and bipartisanship commitment to achieving net zero emissions is crucial to sustain investments in the Australian economy and to support the creation of new industries and economic opportunities." However, Mukula-Wright expressed concerns that ...

CEFC allocates seed capital for lithium production technology

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... Australia to maximise the benefits of our abundant renewable resources and accelerate our transition to a low emissions economy." Most hard rock lithium produced in Australia is exported for processing, and the CEFC noted there is significant potential ...

Rest outlines net zero scenario, impacts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... investments. We also advocate for a 'Just Transition' for those communities affected by the change to a lower-carbon economy. Other measures that Rest will take to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2050 include increasing their investment ...

Australia among "least attractive" countries for green investment: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... step up and commit to clear and strong climate policies that will unlock the capital needed to transition to a net zero economy. Investors are ready." The United Kingdom and European Union are found to be the most attractive destinations for green investment ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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