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Science-Based Targets an indicator of future climate action: Federated Hermes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... setting SBT targets can be an ex ante indicator of future progress on climate change risk. "It's analogous to the financial policy of a company," Reznick said. "A company says their financial policies on leverage will be like this, we will handle the ...

Post-COVID economic recovery "once in a generation opportunity"

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... and creation, climate change and the environment, as top five concerns in emerging from COVID0-19. The report assessed policy and public opinion research, case studies and expert opinions to come up with a list of priorities for investment by business ...

FY22 budget proposes "technology not taxes" for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... line with the creation of the National Recovery and Resilience Agency. CPA Australia's general manager external affairs, policy and advocacy Jane Rennie says this budget treats Australia's economy as an island when it comes to the environment. "What ...

First Sentier launches unit for sustainability research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
The First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute will commission and publish research on a range of sustainability and sustainable investment related topics. The research "aims to enhance industry awareness of sustainable investment, report on ...

S&P Dow Jones launches new ESG indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... performance of companies from its underlying parent index that meet specific ESG criteria and have followed a managed-dividends policy for a specified number of years. "Dividend payments are often viewed as an important barometer of companies' financial ...

APRA emphasises "compounding effect" of climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... further authority in the market." The guide is a "significant step forward," says Nicolette Boele, executive manager of policy and standards at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "We would hope, as in New Zealand, this guidance ...

NZ climate disclosure legislation to affect Australian entities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... under management threshold, the same as that for New Zealand financial entities," said Nicolette Boele, executive manager, policy and standards at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia. "RIAA understands that the proposed laws are currently ...

Investors shifting to net zero targets: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... 300 large global investors, with respondents saying that climate change is already a significant factor in the investment policy of 73% of investors surveyed. While the number of investors that have already set a net zero target is relatively small (17%) ...

Coles sets net zero target with absolute emissions reductions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... Sustainability Steering Committee and its chair. The Sustainability Steering Committee's commitments as part of the refreshed policy were thought out in advance, and there will be regular reporting on progress towards the goals, Davis said. "What ...

Companies making net zero commitments they need to keep: investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... target(s); short-term (up to 2025) GHG reduction target(s); decarbonisation strategy; capital allocation alignment; climate policy engagement, including corporate climate lobbying; climate Governance, and meeting the Task Force for Climate-related Financial ...