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Global Reporting Initiative hire Tim Mohin as chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... Prior to working with AMD, Mohin has worked with Intle and Apple, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Senate, Wood added. "I am deeply honored to be the next leader of GRI," Mohin said. "As the global leader in non-financial disclosure ...

EY issues call to action to companies over social license to operate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... climate change and sustainability services leader at EY. "We're in a market of trust deficit right now, and clearly with Senate inquiries of the Australian banking sector, with international disasters like VW and BHP Samarco, we're seeing civil society ...

Oliver Yates to step down as Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... government's Clean Energy Future legislative package. The legislation to repeal the CEFC was split into a separate bill in the Senate, which was then defeated. In 2016, the government led by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed that they would retain ...

IGCC, others organisations press G20 countries to ratify Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Australian-specific measures to reach climate change mitigation and adaptation aims. IGCC supports the re-establishment of the Senate Economics References Committee's Inquiry into Carbon Risk Disclosure. The inquiry began earlier this year, but was interrupted ...

Stakeholders assess ESG policy priorities for Parliament

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... led by Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull will lead government with support from independent members. The composition of the Senate is still unknown, but will most likely feature an array of senators across the political spectrum. Professionals from the ...

Investors should measure climate risks: South Pole Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... as well as develop specific internal capabilities in the area of climate change, South Pole Group has recommended to the Senate Inquiry on Carbon Risk Disclosure. Max Horster, director financial industry and managing partner climate neutral investments ...

Government launches new Clean Energy Innovation Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... led by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott had attempted to repeal the CEFC, but the repeal legislation was rejected by the Senate. Environment Minister Greg Hunt this week outlined the new plan for the CEFC and ARENA, as well as the format for CEIF. The ...

Senate inquiry to examine carbon risk disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
The Senate Economics References Committee will study carbon risk disclosure. Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC Parliament voted this week to establish the Inquiry into Carbon Risk Disclosure, which will report by 22 June. The inquiry is an opportunity for public ...

Direct Action Plan, Emissions Reduction Fund approved

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
The Direct Action Plan legislation that passed the Senate this week contains amendments that will extend the contract period for abatement activities and establishes a safeguard mechanism, according to Norton Rose Fulbright. Elisa de Wit, partner, Norton ...

Christian Super engages with Transfield Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... three portfolios - the UCA Cash Portfolio, the UCA Growth Portfolio and the UCA Australian Equities Portfolio. There is a Senate inquiry in progress examining the death of asylum seeker Reza Brati on Manus Island and attacks that took place 16-18 February ...