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Minorities to have bigger say under Positive Duty regime: Rio Tinto

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Australia at Rio Tinto fronted questions at the conference about systemic workplace sexual harassment problems and the impact of Positive Duty. Positive Duty under the Sexual Discrimination Act is a relatively new legal obligation that came into effect ...

Super battle on impact investing and returns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... investment in projects that deliver measurable social and environmental benefits. A 5% allocation of superannuation capital to impact investments will make approximately $175 billion available for investment, without compromising financial return for ...

Execs sceptical of 2050 net zero goal

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... the transition's practical realities." Energy and natural resource practice lead Grant Dougans commented: "The direct impact of higher interest rates on the cost of transition projects is one of the most important stories of 2023 and is likely shaping ...

CBA launches green business loan

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... the new Business Green Loan. "This allows businesses to identify, scope and prioritise upgrades that can have a positive impact on both energy efficiency and costs, and to obtain finance that directly supports implementation," Cairns said. "We have an ...

New campaign pushes for reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... off a campaign calling for leave and flexibility entitlements for workers experiencing reproductive health issues that impact their ability to work. While policies related to reproductive health typically focus on the needs of women, the 'It's ...

Greenwashing remains a priority: ASIC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... could impede the execution of any sustainability goals because companies fear they breach compliance rules. The immediate impact on listed companies, for example, is writing forward-looking statements on climate-related items in prospectuses. "We don't ...

More calls for adaptation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... mitigation, says assistant minister for climate change and energy Jenny McAllister. "Understanding the cost of responding to the impact of climate change emphasises the importance of avoiding even more warming," McAllister told the crowd at the Commonwealth ...

Why top firms have more women on boards: AICD

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Top listed companies outperform on gender equality due to shareholder expectation and stronger corporate governance - but the rest of the index will soon follow suit, according to the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). New AICD data finds ...

Major indices provide ESG clarity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... with certain environmental and biodiversity objectives. The performance benchmark looks to companies which cut ecosystem impact intensity, limit the proportion of ecosystem impact to significant land, align with UN SDGs, and have a reduced carbon footprint ...

Government to pay super on paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... of those accessing the scheme. It equates to about $106 a week, based on the present rate of PPL of $882.75. While the impact may be small, it will go some way towards closing the gender super gap. Currently, women retire with as much as 25% less in ...