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New tool sniffs out greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... investors to make informed investment choices by breaking down portfolio emissions in a way they can easily compare their impact against scientifically backed benchmarks." Cooper said unlike traditional models, RealZero Check "focuses on genuine emissions ...

Podcast: How Trump will impact global clean energy and climate finance with Lachlan Carey

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Donald Trump's election victory has far-reaching implications for the clean energy sector and climate finance as a whole. Today, we jump in the time machine and take a look at the next four years under US President-elect Donald Trump, with our guest ...

COP29 skirts diplomatic disaster

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... "at best the avoidance of a diplomatic disaster," that came "too little too late," said the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). It is now critical for the private and non-governmental sector to step up climate financing for the Global ...

World Bank exit policy gets thumbs up from local experts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... Responsible Exit policy outlines five guiding principles for case-by-case decision-making: Evaluate environmental and social impact; Address and remediate identified issues; Use leverage with clients pre-exit to mitigate adverse risks; Consider institutional ...

Global corporate emissions fall for first time

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... airlines, and agriculture not having viable alternatives in the short-medium term. "Investors need to understand the financial impact of the transition to a low carbon economy for their portfolios in order to capitalise on this future."

Responsible funds thrive despite greenwash fears: RIAA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... climate change mitigation. Together, these two themes accounted for $5.13 billion in AUM - 71% of the total AUM covered by impact investment products and funds. Other popular thematics include biodiversity, financial inclusion, quality jobs, and healthcare. ...

Climate adaptation presents $100bn opp: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
There is an urgent need for investments to protect against escalating climate risks and minimise capital flight from vulnerable areas as the globe careens closer to a runaway climate change scenario. At the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) summit ...

New risks on board watch list

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... productivity, the housing crisis, ageing population, and climate change. "And while concerns about skills shortages and the impact of global uncertainty on supply chains have moderated slightly, they continue to feature strongly."

Unloved sector poised to reap rewards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... in Nature. "Food influences everything from health outcomes to economic stability," says Lin, but "Despite its profound impact, the agri-food sector is often overshadowed by more visible industries like energy and transportation." By investing in production ...

Australia among the leaders in lowering carbon emissions

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... transition to net zero and well-position our economy, and people, to become a leader in this space" said Alison George, head of impact & ethics at Australian Ethical. On land use, George said combatting deforestation is a core focus of the fund manager's ...