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Why climate-linked exec pay fails

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... climate, it should be tied to a climate transition strategy with clear and measurable results, says Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), local convener of Climate Action 100+ (CA100+). "If you have long term targets ...

Responsible funds thrive despite greenwash fears: RIAA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... recognition of ESG factors' impact on investment performance. "This is a pivotal moment for the industry," Estelle Parker, Co-CEO of RIAA said. "99% of respondents now integrate ESG principles into their framework, embedding responsible practices into ...

New risks on board watch list

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... believe the RBA's current rate settings will lead to more business insolvencies. Mark Rigotti, AICD managing director and CEO said it's clear that regulations are a major issue for directors. "This becomes even more pronounced when businesses and their ...

Activist platform launches full share trading

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... "Now your ethical investing shares and your activist investing shares can sit side-by-side in the same app," said founder and CEO Adam Verwey. "SIX is the only share trading app that's been built specifically for ethical investors, making it easy ...

Is 'nature positive' the next big thing?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... halt and reverse biodiversity loss, remains widely misunderstood. "You have to be really careful," said Estelle Parker, co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "Declaring a project 'nature positive' implies a commitment ...

Betashares launches first ethical bonds ETF

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... of junk foods. The strategy weights bonds on risk-adjusted income potential rather than a debt-weighted indexing approach. CEO Alex Vynokur says the ETF "represents a core portfolio building block for ethically minded Australian investors and their advisers ...

IGCC names climate champions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... it's more important than ever to pause and recognise the exceptional progress being made," says Rebeca Mikula-Wright, IGCC CEO. "This year's Climate Leaders' Award winners exemplify the tremendous impact that steadfast focus and dedication ...

Climate debate shifts gears after Trump win: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... revitalised sense of purpose. This revival followed a morning 'counselling' session courtesy of Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). Journalist and author ...

Quinbrook sells off clean energy assets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... Palisade Impact was founded in 2021. It targets unlisted investments that aim to solve environmental and social challenges. CEO and co-founder, Steve Gross, said the energy company was a strong pick for its environmental impact, strong management team ...

Ausbil steps up slavery crackdown

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... an anti-slavery charity set up to help meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.7 of ending slavery by 2030. According to CEO Mark Knight, modern slavery has long been a key focus of Ausbil's ESG efforts - both eradication and rehabilitation of those ...