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Call to catalyse Australia's green hydrogen industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... to boost community confidence and social licence; and establishing a skilled and capable workforce for the hydrogen transition. According to PwC Australia's analysis, there are more than 40 roles needed to support the Australian hydrogen economy ...

Fintech Bloom Impact to cultivate retail climate investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... alternatives, 18% fixed income and 2% cash. "Bloom is looking to help people own and participate in the clean energy transition," Socquet-Clerc said. "I'm passionate about green finance, and I want to help people to switch their finance to green ...

Deloitte launches specialist climate solutions practice

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... David McCarthy noted there is a $680 billion economic opportunity for Australia from investing in a coordinated climate transition. "The organisations that will reap the rewards of this $680 billion opportunity will be the ones who embrace cutting edge ...

Investors putting climate change at centre of strategy: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... of maximising shareholder value in investee companies. Key themes of engagement with companies include the net zero transition, cyber security, and diversity and inclusion. The survey also found a growing appetite for divestment away from carbon intensive ...

Nanuk launches global sustainable equities ETP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Ukraine in recent weeks are likely to accelerate these changes as energy independence and security demand a more rapid transition away from fossil fuels." Nanuk Asset Management won best international shares ESG fund in Money magazine's 2022 Best ...

US SEC proposes rules for climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
US listed companies will be required to report on carbon emissions, climate-related goals and transition plans and climate-related risk assessment under draft rules from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As part of the proposed rules ...

ESG drivers rising up M&A strategy agenda: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... of ESG driving M&A activity." In addition to climate considerations ranging from decarbonisation to contributing to transition, social issues such as modern slavery are also on the agenda in M&A activity. "Private equity is very serious about modern ...

CEFC, Hostplus, Octopus Australia to invest in renewable energy asset

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... and Hostplus. "We're privileged to take part in this pioneering venture, which has the potential to aid Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy and generate valuable jobs in Gippsland, all while delivering the potential for strong investment outcomes ...

New Forests Asia fund reaches $120 million first close

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... returns compared to more established markets, diversification into new markets, and the capacity to support the region's transition to a sustainable, climate-smart forest industry," said New Forests Asia managing director Geoffrey Seeto. "We are excited ...

Dire IPCC climate report should catalyse investor, business action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... strengthening Australia's 2030 emission reduction targets and taking action to ensure an orderly, just and equitable transition." The report cites global trends including biodiversity loss, overall unsustainable consumption of natural resources, land ...