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BlueScope steels itself for climate action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... the target into strategy, financial and operational decisions, according to BlueScope Steel's chief executive of climate change Gretta Stephens. "Climate change is a critical importance in our business," she said. "We are in a hard to abate industry ...

Retail demand for thematic ESG ETFs climbs: Investment Trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Guiamatsia pointed out that COP26 and the recent release of the latest IPCC report on the near-and-present risks of climate change have heighted environmental considerations of investors. "This is not to diminish anything about investors' concerns ...

RBA deputy governor to join Fortescue Future Industries

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... through the crisis in a strong position. I have often spoken about the opportunities for business to help address climate change. This new position gives me the opportunity to make a significant contribution in this area." The new deputy governor will ...

Australians expect ethical investing: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... backed up. The days of pure marketing spin without substance are well and truly gone." Australians support action on climate change - 84% of respondents believe it is important their super fund or bank commits to reducing greenhouse emissions (84%) ...

Dire IPCC climate report should catalyse investor, business action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
The dire warnings in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report should catalyse investors and companies to adjust targets and plans, according to industry groups. The IPCC's special report Global Warming of 1.5°C released this ...

APRA to survey all regulated entities on climate vulnerability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... survey to all regulated entities to see how their practices align with APRA guidance on managing financial risks of climate change. While voluntary, FS Sustainability understands that APRA expects a high degree of participation from all regulated entities. ...

Australian Unity hires ESG property specialist

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... portfolio of property assets and real estate projects. Shinde has more than 20 years of expertise in sustainability and climate change strategy, and has led the delivery of ESG and sustainability strategies for other Australian developers and property ...

PwC Australia appoints first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... strategy, The New Equation, which "responds to fundamental changes in the world, including technological disruption, climate change, social equity, fractured geopolitics, and the continuing impacts of COVID-19." "We are delighted to welcome Janette to ...

HSBC Asset Management launches ESG Asia bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... use the grant to identify nature-based restoration activities which will improve livelihoods, biodiversity and climate change mitigation outcomes on the mid-north NSW coast. The project will also establish a framework for capital market assets that can ...

Cyber security, COVID and climate change cap CEO concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Cybersecurity risk, COVID-19 and climate change are the top three threats to growth, according to Australia's CEOs. PwC has issued the 25 th CEO survey, which included the views of 50 Australian CEOs as part of the cohort. Overall, Australia's CEOs ...