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FS Sustainability launches final voting round for ESG Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... of professionals who are actively shaping the agenda and implementing the strategy on a wide variety of material environmental, social and corporate governance issues. "We were impressed by the calibre of nominees our readers submitted," FS Sustainability ...

Podcast: What's next for green bonds?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
We speak with Insight Investment's head of responsible investment research and environmental economist David McNeil to talk about the outlook for green bonds in 2023, plus how being an environmental economist led him to his current job. Evaluating climate ...

ACCC investigating greenwashing allegations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... greenwashing claims, after an internet sweep determined that 57% of targeted businesses made "concerning" claims about environmental or sustainability practices. The ACCC surveyed 247 businesses/brands across eight sectors - energy, motor vehicles, electronics ...

More greenwashing investigations ahead: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... statements and engaged in conduct that could mislead the public, but Longo noted that greenwashing is "not just about environmental claims." "It also includes statements about the extent to which products are sustainable or ethical," he said. "For example ...

AXA IM sets ESG targets for executive remuneration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... she noted in her presentation. "By channelling investments in companies with sustainable practices, heightened by environmental and social conscience, investors can seize opportunities in transitioning economies."

Heavy industry could decarbonise with ambitious action: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
Five of Australia's most significant heavy industry supply chains could transition to net zero with "strong, effective and coordinated action" between industry, finance and government, according to a new report. The Australian Industry Energy Transition ...

Government's Climate Active certification challenged over possible greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... that use offsets instead of decarbonising as 'progressive climate leaders'," The Australia Institute said. Environmental Defenders Office filed a complaint on behalf of the Australia Institute, saying that Climate Active may be in breach of Section ...

Podcast: Mind the (climate skills) gap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
We talk with UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures' Alison Atherton and Gordon Noble on their recent research which found that there is a climate skills gap in the Australian financial industry, with demand for people with climate skills outstripping ...

Qualitas names Fiona Reynolds to ESG advisory board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... corporate level and via our funds." Reynolds noted that commercial real estate is a "key lever for achieving better environmental, social and governance outcomes for societies around the world," and added that "awareness among investors about the importance ...

Podcast: to B or not to B - why does being a B Corp matter?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... and ethical practices. B Corps are certified by the non-profit B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.