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| | | A Climate Bonds Expert Working Group is developing criteria for water investments that can be used to back green and climate bonds certified under the Climate Bond Standard. Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative chair The working group was brought together ... |
| | | | ... a city recognized the same risk as a company - whether that be increased rainfall, storms and floods, sea level rise, drought or increased temperatures - in 96% of cases the city was also delivering initiatives that addressed that risk," she said. "In ... |
| | | | ASX listed companies in water-sensitive sectors are more likely to be exposed to near-term water risks than global peers, but only 46% of those ASX companies disclosed information to the CDP for its Australia Water Report 2013. Graphic courtesy of CDP ... |
| | | | ... over five years," said Josh Harris, carbon farming development manager at Climate Friendly. "Western NSW has been in a drought situation for several years, and the farmer had a few options - he could either clear the land and put in cattle or crops ... |
| | | | ... are perpetual assets. In Australia, we have fire risk, and that is the thing we look at the most, but also rainfall and drought will affect us. From a fire perspective, we have very active fire management regimes, and we use fire insurance as a risk ... |
| | | | More company suppliers than ever have identified current or future climate changes risks to their global supply chains, but only 28% of suppliers report having a target for emissions reductions. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Supply Chain's fifth ... |
| | | | ... years. "Karlene Maywald was South Australia's minister for water security and the River Murray during one of the worst drought periods in living memory," Farrell said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "She has a proven, long-standing track ... |
| | | | ... philosophy." Newnham has also worked on homeless shelter support schemes, indigenous fellowship programs, environmental and drought relief projects and mental health awareness initiatives, Australian Ethical said. "My values, interests and skills are ... |
| | | | ... could and should be done. Water consumption is an issue for mining, drilling and quarrying operators, Adams noted, and drought conditions in Australia with concomitant community awareness and water restrictions have prompted companies to incorporate ... |
| | | | ... paid for themselves within seven months." The company recognizes climate change, direct use of water and the effect of drought, waste generation and store development as material issues for the business. Meanwhile, Woolworths also recognizes the social ... |
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