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The skills shortage delaying net zero: CEDA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... improved training and education and investing in community-led projects and personalised support. In May, federal climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen announced the establishment of a National Net Zero Authority to manage the energy transition ...

Mike Ng named first chief sustainability officer for OCBC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... an individual to have a strong sense of business acumen as well as deep expertise not just in sustainability and climate change but also in financial products and services." She said Ng was a "natural fit" for the newly created role: "He is highly regarded ...

Tasmanian cattle producer new chair of Farmers for Climate Action

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... bring," Hall said. He added that with Prell as chair the organisation "has shown strong leadership in tackling climate change". The organisation grew under Prell from 30 farmers in 2015 to now over 22000 Australians supporting the movement, including ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "Beneficiaries' returns are largely dependent on longer term market-wide performance, which in turn is impacted by climate change and increasingly biodiversity loss and rising inequality. APRA's updated guidance should provide greater confidence ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainability is now top of mind for Australian businesses, with almost half (43%) now concerned about the impact of climate change on economic performance, and one-third (33%) committed to decarbonising operations due to climate-related risks. Cost ...

Transition Pathway Initiative appoints new chairs as founder steps down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... on the board and Steering Committee. He was a Steering Committee member of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) from its establishment in 2001 until it was incorporated and will continue as an advisor to the board. He is also a ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... wide range of renewable energy projects across the SEA region. Prior to this, Briault led the Energy, Cities and Climate Change team in Arup's UK offices. As part of his role, he led a hydrogen generation and transport project in the UK, due diligence ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has announced that government will develop sector-specific decarbonization plans for key Australian industries to further the government's net zero ambitions. Bowen announced that federal cabinet ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The government has released its first National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture, outlining a plan for Australia's farmers to "maintain global leadership on climate change and agriculture." The statement commits all governments to work ...

CEO pay falls in 2022, but 2023 the next test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... about to sit." Johns noted that companies are increasingly linking CEO pay to performance on ESG factors such as climate change. "That's been a good part of investor engagement, but it's also a reflection of companies understanding the value of the work," ...