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Former Macquarie chief joins IGCC lineup

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... risks and opportunities associated with climate change, aligning with several key measures, including the National Climate Risk Assessment and the 2035 climate target announced by the government last month. These measures will also have "profound implications" ...

Climate finance groups call for stronger regulations

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... commitment to the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. Market Forces chief executive Will van de Pol said: "Increased climate risk disclosure has failed to stop big banks and investors pouring trillions into fossil fuel expansion that's driving ever ...

Heat-related illness to 'overwhelm' Australian healthcare

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... especially heightened temperatures, could inflict serious pain on Australia's healthcare system. The Australia's Climate Risk Assessment Signals Severe Health System Strain By 2050 report, produced by Fitch Solutions' BMI, noted increased temperature ...

Government hands down 2035 climate target

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... for "heavy lifting" to capitalise on long-term investment opportunities fully. "This week's release of the National Climate Risk Assessment highlighted the growing health and community risks arising from climate change and its impact on Australians ...

Investors paying premium for inaccurate physical climate risk models

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... Climate scientist and Emmi co-founder Ben McNeil authored a recent report that identifies the key failings of physical climate risk modelling for investor decisions. The Built for Insurers but Sold to Investors: How physical risk methods need a different ...

NCRA data shows monumental risks to financial sector

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
With global heating levels estimated to reach 2.7 ºC by 2100, the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) findings revealed at 3ºC the consequences would be monumental. Overall economic output is estimated to plummet $135-423 billion by 2063. Agriculture ...

NSW energy minister joins IGCC bill

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... expected to be announced by the federal government in the coming weeks, alongside a national Net Zero Plan and National Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan. The Summit will be the first in-person gathering where the industry and other stakeholders ...

IGCC priorities heard at reform roundtable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Many of the priorities the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) took to the recent Economic Reform Roundtable were well received, including the need for a strong 2035 target. With its chief executive Rebecca Mikula-Wright in attendance, IGCC was ...

Climate-related transition planning consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Treasury is seeking feedback on developing voluntary guidance that supports best practices in transition planning to help organisations address climate risks and opportunities. "Accessible, clear, and robust transition plans can help investors and lenders ...

Alliance formed to demand polluters pay their 'fair share'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
A newly formed alliance, Make Big Polluters Pay, is urging the government to enforce new legislation to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for increased climate risks. According to the organisation, coal, oil and gas corporations, which are responsible ...