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Progress on Australia's sustainable finance taxonomy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... what economic activities will be eligible for inclusion in the taxonomy. It will then determine relevant performance for green and transition activities using objective technology and science-based technical screening criteria. Public consultation on ...

Research flags need for comprehensive ESG reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
While most companies report on sustainability frameworks, few conduct independent external assurance, according to new research that also calls for mandatory reporting that goes beyond climate. Researchers at the Deakin Integrated Reporting Centre (DIRC) ...

Nature Market Repair Bill passes Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
The Nature Market Repair Bill has passed the Senate, setting the stage for a voluntary national market to deliver improved biodiversity outcomes in Australia. The bill was passed after the Albanese government struck an agreement with Greens that saw ...

Australia joins COP28 gender and just transition partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... impact. MUFG and FinDev Canada plan to co-invest circa US$ 440 million alongside other financial institutions including the UN Green Climate Fund, which in October 2023 approved a US$152 million equity investment in GAIA. GAIA will provide loans, credit ...

Super investment key to decarbonising Australia: ASFA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... financial capital on a risk-return basis. ASFA cited incentives for "early-stage investment in nascent technologies, such as 'green' hydrogen." Enable critical infrastructure investment that, for the private sector, may not be attractive on a risk-return ...

New advisory body for nature investment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
Canberra has established a new advisory body to align private finance and investment with nature positive outcomes. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water this week announced the establishment of the Nature Finance Council ...

Podcast: New sex harassment laws - Anna Cody

THE GREENER WAY  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
From December 12th, workplaces will be legally required to manage psychosocial risk in much the same way as physical risk - meaning workplaces can be held liable for sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, and investigations can be made regardless ...

COP28: Climate finance, carbon markets take centre stage

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... concessional funding and aims to mobilise of up to US$250 billion in investment by 2030. Almost US$3.16 billion was pledged to the Green Climate Fund, bringing the fund to US$12.48 billion, in addition to the US$725 million pledged to the fund and funding ...

COP28 day one recap: US$429m loss and damage fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
The first day of COP28 culminated in a landmark deal to help the most vulnerable emerging economies pay for the impacts of climate change. The initial funding is close to US$429m. Host nation the United Arab Emirates and Germany both pledged US$100 ...

SDG Loan Fund raises $1.1b of investor capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... concrete, innovative, market-led approach to mobilising that capital at scale, helping ensure high-impact projects vital to the green transition receive the financing they need," Zurkow said. "We firmly believe the SDG Loan Fund will act as a blueprint ...