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Ellerston ramps up exclusions list

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... The asset manager added the proviso that "investments which form part of the fund's portfolio may become subject to a business sector or activity exclusion post-investment, for example due to market movements or M&A activity". In that case, the fund ...

Rural slavery risk raises ESG alarm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... relating to a company's specific disclosures on the issue. Investors may look for policies and procedures on fair business practices, monitoring of suppliers, training, living wages working hours and respect for union rights." Earlier this month ...

Watchdog cracks down on climate reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
The corporate regulator warns that companies are not prepared for climate disclosures, and all cohorts must now get serious about tackling this challenge. Mandatory reporting will be effective from 1 January for large companies and financial institutions. ...

Ultra rich bet on green energy for data

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is expanding its local footprint in response to private wealth's hunger for clean energy and the global digital revolution. The asset management giant's Green Investments arm is now selling private market access ...

Industry lobbying weakens nature laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... Negotiations continue in Canberra over the proposed environmental protection laws and whether to include a 'climate trigger'. Business groups argue these laws could delay renewables approvals and deter investment in the sector. The Business Council of ...

Podcast: The Right to Disconnect and toxic corporate culture with Emma Pringle

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... managers, and boards respond when workplaces are exposed as dysfunctional or 'toxic' - and what impact this has on business performance. The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability. Stream all episodes ...

Executives urge Canberra to move faster

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... global ISSB standards, said Deloitte Australia managing partner for audit and assurance Joanne Gorton. "Government and business need to continue to collaborate to capitalise on the growing demand for climate action in the private sector so we can realise ...

Green Moves: Aus Ethical, S&P, Zevero, Pangolin

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... Ethical Investment, has been hired as a subject matter expert for the Master of Commerce program at Sydney University's business school. The part-time role has a focus on responsible business and sustainability. He will continue his work at CoreData ...

HESTA urges ASX300 to heed investor concerns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... HESTAs climate engagement this year will focus on ensuring boards have the right skills and capabilities to transition business towards a low-carbon future. The fund will also look at credibility of climate plans, especially from energy, resources and ...

Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... step in establishing a common understand of the risks and opportunities of the transition between experts, investors, business, the community and governments." The Carbon Market Institute, the offsets think tank, noted that no matter the outcome of the ...