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Renewable energy, climate in spotlight in Federal Budget

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
The transition to a renewable energy future was a central part of the Federal Budget unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night. In addition to action on climate, the Budget also included an $8 million allocation to establish a federal government ...

CEFC invests $80m in Pacific Equity Partners fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has allocated up to $80 million into a private equity strategy that will focus on decarbonisation across Australian mid-market infrastructure. The CEFC has invested in the $1.4 billion Pacific Equity Partners ...

Companies urged to act on greenwashing ahead of new ISSB framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... to disclose accurate and transparent claims risks potential legal and reputational consequences, while also impacting business objectives, such as cost-effectiveness and consumer demand. "At the end of the day, the ACCC's purpose is to protect Australian ...

Labor's five step plan for biodiversity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... environment minister Penny Sharpe spoke for the first time together on stage at the Nature Conservation Council of NSW's Business Breakfast on Monday, ahead of the 2023 Budget announcement this week. The event brought conservationists and businesspeople ...

Government advisors call for investment in circular economy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... Ministerial Advisory. He said there was a need for more fiscal and market instruments that will provide incentives for business towards a circular economy. The panel called on investors to think creatively about how to invest with maximum success in ...

Just transition: a fair go for fossil-fuel workers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
Without a proper roadmap from government and implementation by businesses, workers risk being left behind in the transition to clean energy, and companies could be exposed to significant risk. Australia's oldest power plant, AGL's Liddell power ...

Noted Aboriginal academic calls on business to back Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
A prominent Australian First Nations academic has called on Australia's business community and financial services industry to signal their support for the Voice referendum to be held between October and December 2023. In a discussion held at the ...

Jones calls for taxonomy to clarify greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... additional $4.3 million in the next financial year to assist ASIC to continue its existing focus on greenwashing. "Sustainable business strategy has to start in boardrooms and in investment decisions, and not in the marketing department," Jones said. ...

New collaboration to create TCFD for social risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... Predistribution Initiative (PDI), Rights CoLab, and the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies. The proposal was initiated by the Business for Inclusive Growth (B4IG) coalition together with its strategic partner, the OECD. B4IG members include Amundi ...

American Century Investments on impact investing and best in progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... the sector has dropped due to economic pressures, greenwashing concerns and politicisation of sustainable investing, business models predicated on harnessing human capital are poised to reap the benefits of a sustainable transition. The firm's current ...