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Net zero, energy transition key election items: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... towards net zero has being "done by, and with, ordinary Australians, not done to them." "Inclusive processes and clear communication will be central to securing public trust and engagement," Grattan noted. The first priority should be to ensure energy ...

Renewable infra project contractor breaches workplace laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Construction contractor Elecnor, which was engaged in the construction of an electric transmission line between the power grids of South Australia, Victoria, and NSW, has been found to have contravened the Fair Work Act, the Federal Court has ruled. ...

Advertisers to adhere to new Environmental Claims Code

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... claims are "truthful, clear, and verifiable." Under the code, 'advertising' is defined broadly as marketing communication or material which is published or broadcast via any medium and which the advertiser has a reasonable degree of control over ...

Weak whistleblowing protocols risks ethicswashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... ongoing. Report It Now said stakeholders should look for good whistleblowing systems with regular training, clear communication, support from senior management, and swift and appropriate action on concerns raised. "We're seeing organisations make substantial ...

Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
The family office of Daniel Besen has become an anchor investor in new venture capital firm Climate Tech Partners, investing in "innovative software and hardware companies" accelerating decarbonisation. Climate Tech Partners was founded by Patrick Sieb ...

Podcast: The biggest misconception fund managers have about stewardship with Rachel Alembakis

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Alembakis pivoted from a career in journalism - including as the prior editor of FS Sustainability - and says that communication skills are one of the most important aspects of stewardship and engagement with companies to ensure they are following U ...

BlackRock settles lawsuit for 'misleading consumers'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
BlackRock has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the State of Tennessee, which alleged the asset manager misled consumers about how much its investment strategies were influenced by ESG considerations. Tennessee's suit alleged BlackRock ...

Anne Fuchs takes on new role at ART

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Highly experienced financial services expert Anne Fuchs now has a broader new role at Australian Retirement Trust. ART executive general manager for advice, guidance and education has been appointed executive general manager of advocacy and impact. ...

ART beefs up analytics team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Australian Retirement Trust has recruited two specialists to help lead its strategic, digital, and cultural transformation. First up, Sarah Dunn has been appointed general manager of transformation. She joins from Victorian Funds Management Corporation ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
From local community projects to large scale enterprises, this year's winners represent a diverse range of business sectors. "Each of these winners demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that serves as a model for others," said Graz van Egmond ...