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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 ...

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 ...