Search Results

Showing 431 - 440 of 1312 results for "policy"

Forestry companies create global engagement body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... supporting growth that is compatible with climate and nature recovery imperatives; embedding science-based principles in policy and incentives; and increasing benefits to rural and Indigenous Peoples," said ISFC executive director Ross Hampton. ISFC ...

Australia considers carbon tariff to level playing field

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... "carbon leakage" with a CBAM of its own. The review will look at an assessment of the carbon leakage risks; development of policy options to address carbon leakage, and an assessment of the feasibility of an Australian Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ...

Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... improved outcomes for critical technology and communications, environmental sustainability, food supply chains, social policy and First Nations peoples," said Zielke. Case studies such as the Onshore Lobster Aquaculture research project towards a more ...

Prepare for TNFD: FSI release guide on nature risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... better measure and disclose their nature-related risks, opportunities, dependencies and impacts, and to develop their own policy or position on nature. In preparing the guide, Lee found that while ESG data providers are expanding their understanding ...

Human rights in business remain a challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... how the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UN Guiding Principals) have influenced global legislative and policy shifts. External stakeholders such as investors and customers increasingly expect comprehensive human rights due diligence. ...

IFM Investors creates head of sustainable investment role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... business. Since 2022, Nazarova-Doyle has been a board member for the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association and its policy committee. She is also an active member of the PMI Advisory Council, ABI Climate Change and Stewardship Working Groups ...

Government commits public service to net zero by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... which will "achieve net zero by actively reducing emissions from government operations and through the use of offsets. This policy is being delivered consistent with Australia's international commitments and will contribute to achievement of Australia's ...

Will service stations be stranded assets?

TIM JOHNSTON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
At the same time as we are seeing global policy initiatives seeking to further accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, corporate activity in the fuel and convenience retailing sector has stepped up. If the common belief that electric vehicles (EVs) ...

Bank says fossil fuel exclusions "will bite" in the future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... effectively zero [sic] option makes it more complicated to do mergers or acquisitions." This means the fossil fuel exclusion policy "will bite" in the future, he said. This is because "ESG requirements about fossil fuels have become quite narrow... it's ...

Australia the guinea pig for PRI sovereign engagement pilot

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... economic systems. Investors will seek to establish comprehensive economy-wide net zero transition plans with supporting policy mechanisms, budget allocations, and investment structures. Additionally, the initiative seeks to enhance climate adaptation ...