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AI and ESG: risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... AI is already being applied to analyse corporate governance data, track ESG risks and opportunities and enhance sustainability strategies. AI tools can optimise energy consumption, produce more accurate climate modelling, monitor deforestation, screen ...

FS Sustainability launches inaugural ESG Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... came up with the idea of an ESG Power50, we wanted to call out performance across a broad definition of ESG and sustainability," said Rachel Alembakis, managing editor of FS Sustainability. "We were blown away by the diversity of skills, experiences ...

Aust Post launches inaugural sustainability linked bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
Australia Post has priced its first-ever sustainability bond, a $100 million issuance with the use of proceeds linked to environmental and social projects. Issued under an Australian Medium-Term Note (AMTN) program, the funds raised will be used to ...

Giant Leap completes fundraise for second impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... wellbeing and empowering people, including investments in health tech, climate tech, mental health, education and sustainability. Giant Leap II has already invested in several startups including More Good Days (psychology based pain management), Trace ...

CBRE rolls out sustainability data-intelligence platform for commercial property

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
CBRE Australia and New Zealand is implementing a landlord-focused real estate sustainability data intelligence platform for commercial properties. CBRE Property Management has formed an exclusive global strategic partnership with UK-based Deepki, a ...

RIAA launches armed conflict toolkit for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... investors engage on the issue. RIAA launched the armed conflict toolkit at their recent conference in Melbourne. FS Sustainability was the media partner to the event. There is no one, blanket definition of armed conflict, but under international law ...

Are companies drowning in a sea of ESG requests?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... collaboration and deeper engagement by investors can help improve ESG metrics and avoid greenwashing in companies. FS Sustainability was media partner to the event. Corporate engagement can be time-consuming and complex due to regulatory complexities ...

Investing in First Nations People

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... systematic racism and elevate First Nations voices, and increase access, scale, and impact of investment activity. FS Sustainability was a media partner to this event. Overcoming barriers to Indigenous investment alongside improving First Nations self-determination ...

Could the anti-woke movement take hold in Australia?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... experts discussed whether this could occur here in Australia, and what this means for Australian investors. FS Sustainability is the official media partner to the conference. Mirova CIO Jens Peers, independent director and advisory board member Fiona ...

No pause button on greenwashing action: ASIC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
ASIC is updating its enforcement approach to greenwashing-type misconduct in response to a global rise in sustainability-related products and product strategies. ASIC deputy chair Karen Chester this week outlined a plan for the corporate, market and ...