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Top 10 most-read articles of 2023

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
As we sing Auld Lang Syne to what was a pivotal year for global sustainability efforts, let's take a look back at the most popular articles of the year - in case you missed any. #1: ANZ in court over climate and nature risk failure November: An ANZ ...

ESG in 2024: key trends and legislative changes for the year ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
If 2023 marked a broadened focus on climate adaptation, transition, biodiversity and modern slavery, 2024 is poised to be the year of ESG integration, consolidated reporting, legislative compliance, supply chain due diligence, and managing artificial ...

How much does it cost to "green" a portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... decarbonisation path in their portfolio, whereas with stricter carbon limits the "darker green" PABs align more closely with the global warming commitments outlined in the Paris Agreement. The authors compare the cost of transitioning a €3.5-billion ...

Deep dive: Blue Finance explained - Lucy Holmes

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 26 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... engagement with financial markets. Find out what innovative financial mechanisms can support ocean conservation goals, what global trends and legislative changes you need to stay on top of, and the key challenges and opportunities in the space - including ...

Northern Trust pulled up for greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... just shy of $30,000 over allegations of greenwashing. ASIC brought two infringement notices against the local arm of the global fund manager alleged false and misleading statements in the application of its negative screening for carbon emissions. The ...

Podcast: New year, new portfolio - ethical investing with Louise Edkins

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... positive impact, and how to evaluate whether a company or investment product aligns with ethical criteria in the current global economic and geopolitical climate.

Two Aussie states ramp up climate ambitions to attract investment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... Environmental groups commented that the plan was a strong step forward, but it fell short of the action needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. "While we welcome and celebrate this positive move, setting a target is only the beginning," Queensland ...

Preparing for mandatory climate reporting: Energetics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... mandatory climate disclosures for Australian companies based on the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)'s global reporting framework. Business should not underestimate the task ahead. The Australian Accounting Standards Board (ASSB) ...

QIC secures US$300m SLL

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... targets demonstrating reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for portfolio companies with SBTi validated targets. QIC head of global infrastructure Ross Israel said the loan is focused on delivering demonstrable social and environmental benefits for people ...

COP28 key outcomes: what it means for finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... nations to "transition away" from fossil fuels - but does not explicitly call for a fossil fuel "phase out." The first UN Global Stocktake on climate has resulted in "imperfect" momentum on fossil fuels, renewable energy, energy efficiency, adaptation ...