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Green Moves: S&P, SBTi, Macquarie, Anti-Slavery Commissioner

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 9 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... ensure investment, underwriting and lending activities are aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14... 'life below water' - enabling financial institutions to rebuild ocean prosperity, restore biodiversity and regenerate ocean health. This follows ...

Podcast: Investing in PFAS solutions with Georgia Hall

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 7 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
In August, it was revealed that PFAS known as 'forever chemicals' have been found in water filtration plants and even in platypus livers across NSW, which Australian authorities said were at a 'safe' level of exposure for the population ...

Aus govt calls VCs and private equity to back circular economy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... The Circular Economy Framework, released last week by the federal department of climate change, energy, environment and water, calls investors the catalysts for achieving this change. The plan sets out the conditions for a circular economy and de-risking ...

Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... of which are Indigenous, according to Global Witness and UNEP. The report noted the importance of a circular economy for water, plastics, and other resources, supporting a sustainable food system. It's essential that restrictions to natural resource ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... Award - Solar Thermal Australia Pty Ltd Solar Thermal Australia Pty Ltd was recognised for their groundbreaking Wi-Fi hot water heat pump technology, which has already contributed to reducing over 20 million tonnes of emissions while optimising renewable ...

Is 'nature positive' the next big thing?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... with an estimated 30-40% of Australia's economy facing moderate to high exposure to nature risks, including impacts on water, air, and soil resources. The Australian Conservation Foundation reported in June that Australia could face losses of $20 ...

Climate debate shifts gears after Trump win: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... author Stan Grant gave a keynote address, acknowledging the pervasive political and corporate reach of the US. "The US is the water we swim in," he said, and growing inequality has given rise to a polarised world more selfish by necessity and as a byproduct ...

As water rises, insurer swims against tide

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Most insurers are reacting to climate change by pushing up premiums - but FM thinks discounted premiums are the right way to go when it comes to reducing risk and preventing payouts. The commercial insurance company is freeing up the finances of its ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... high as 186,000 in July due to Palestinians dying from indirect health implications such as malnutrition, and severe food, water, and medical supply shortages due to Israel's blockage. On September 23, the invasion expanded into Lebanon, killing ...

Industry lobbying weakens nature laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... listed companies by market cap amongst their membership. Canberra has faced "considerable pressure" from industry groups to "water down" the laws, InfluenceMap Australia program manager Jack Herring told FS Sustainability. "Such advocacy risks undermining ...