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UN Global Compact Network Australia hires executive director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA) has hired a new executive director, recruiting from the Victorian government. Kate Dundas will take up the role of executive director, joining UNGCNA from Sustainability Victoria, where she was acting ...

Government to fund sustainable finance taxonomy development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... boosting the scale and credibility of Australia's green finance market." The program will be managed by the Australian Office of Financial Management and is slated to begin in mid-2024 following the development of a Green Bonds Framework and engagement ...

Amundi launches suite of Net Zero funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... the Paris Agreement. It will focus on markets in Western Europe and a selection of European peripheral markets, targeting office buildings. The aim is to maintain the carbon footprint of the portfolio below the carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor's 1.5°C ...

California considers bill to force fossil fuel divestment for CalPERS, CalSTRS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
A bill that would force CalPERS and CalSTRS to divest from fossil fuel investments by July 2030 is making its way through the California legislature. SB 252, which would halt future investment in fossil fuel assets and force the California pension funds ...

CEFC invests $80m in private equity strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed up to $80 million in a private equity fund that will invest in a range of mid-market companies while driving decarbonisation at the same time. CEFC will invest in Crescent Capital Partners' seventh ...

ESG goes mainstream: How the role has changed and what lies ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... investors. The role of the ESG practitioner has evolved significantly over time, moving from one siloed in a dusty corner office or a muddy field to multifaceted teams responsible not only for embodying a range of responsibilities but also embedding ...

CEFC doubles investment in Artesian bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is doubling its investment in the Artesian Green and Sustainable Bond fund. CEFC has increased its allocation from $25 million to $50 million. As part of the investment, Artesian is developing a new investor ...

New Zealand regulator warns Vanguard for disclosure failure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Vanguard Investments Australia Limited (Vanguard), for failing to lodge a required notice on the New Zealand Companies Office Disclose Register after Vanguard was issued three infringement notices by ASIC over greenwashing instances in offer documents ...

Australian sustainable finance taxonomy to feature traffic-light system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
Australia's future taxonomy defining sustainable financial activity should adopt a traffic-light colour coded framework to allow financial products to be distinguished based on their alignment to sustainable activities. That is one of the recommendations ...

The four-day work week - will it work?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... and looking for more flexibility in their roles. "The cost of childcare is enormous, making it less viable to be in the office five days a week... having that level of flexibility and understanding with managers and bosses is important... both parents ...