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Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... responsiveness and efficiency of the legal system. EY chief sustainability officer Mat Nelson commented that research and development (R&D) is under-funded in Australia, particularly within the decarbonisation space. "We are probably under investing ...

Australian Ethical crowned most sustainable

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... Investors, Macquarie, Nanuk Asset Management, and Perpetual. Betashares was upgraded from its previously low score, due to development of ESG-related policies, rules-based sustainable offerings, and transparency of reporting, particularly in relation ...

Human rights in business remain a challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
More than 7000 Australian businesses have filed modern slavery statements following the implementation of the Modern Slavery Act in 2018. However, broader adherence to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights remains a challenge. The expectations ...

Successful merger for social and inequality reporting framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... initiative will address inequality and social-related "impacts, dependences, risks, and opportunities" by strengthening the development of financial disclosures. It aims to meet the needs of providers of capital, companies, regulators, civil society ...

Government commits public service to net zero by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... capabilities for people working in the public service through "developing tools and guidance, creating learning and development opportunities and facilitating the sharing of knowledge and experience."

Will service stations be stranded assets?

TIM JOHNSTON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... combustion engines (ICEs) are directly in the firing line of governments seeking to meet reductions targets. Further, the development of cost-competitive alternative technologies means that the transition to cleaner transport is not only achievable but ...

Bank says fossil fuel exclusions "will bite" in the future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... industry." TMBL is in the Customer Owned Banking Association's (COBA) working group on sustainability, currently under development.

Regional renewable investments ramp up

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... electricity than is available today. The investment is expected to support around 1800 jobs and unlock regional economic development across the state. Most of the funding will be spent in the Pilbara, the state's mining region. Projects have been ...

RBA sets 2030 net zero target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
The Reserve Bank of Australia has committed to a 2030 net zero target for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Speaking at the Sir Leslie Melville Lecture in Canberra, incoming governor Michele Bullock announced the target and said the central bank is ...

Podcast: Investing in climate-smart agriculture - Dr Anika Molesworth

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Molesworth is a farmer, scientist, author, and public figure on food systems, climate change, conservation, rural community development and women in STEM. Molesworth recently spoke at the Investor's Group on Climate Change (IGSS) Summit. Her speech ...