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Tasmanian cattle producer new chair of Farmers for Climate Action

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Tasmanian cattle producer Brett Hall has been named new chair of Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) following the resignation of Charlie Prell. Hall, a long-time board member, will play a key role in selecting the new CEO at the non-profit which represents ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has clarified that they expect super funds to demonstrate an understanding of ESG risks and opportunities in investment activities and demonstrate how stewardship activities generate value in investments. ...

Untapped talent: Australia missing out on $50b in GDP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... if it tapped into this talent pool, according to new research from the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Australian Network on Disability (AND). The report on improving employment for the 1 in 6 Australians living with disability found that ...

Traditional Owners to lead Pilbara renewables rollout on exclusive native title land

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) and Philippines-listed renewable energy company ACEN have partnered to develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable energy projects of up to 3 gigawatts on Yindjibarndi Ngurra (country), in Western Australia's ...

University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... explore the world of science, already features a Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, established in collaboration with the Australian Hearing Hub. Under the SLL commitment, this program will be significantly expanded, while a Blind and Visually Impaired ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... on sustainability and energy efficiency. Sustainability Index 2023 found that sustainability is now top of mind for Australian businesses, with almost half (43%) now concerned about the impact of climate change on economic performance, and one-third ...

Podcast: Covering the Voice campaign - with Jack Latimore

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... journalist at The Age. He is a Birpai man with family ties to Thungutti and Gumbaynggirr nations. Later this year, Australian citizens will be asked to vote on in a referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... Change and Energy Chris Bowen has announced that government will develop sector-specific decarbonization plans for key Australian industries to further the government's net zero ambitions. Bowen announced that federal cabinet will develop plans specific ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... certified, the property development and funds management company has achieved a 5-Star Green Star rating across its entire Australian office portfolio. It also now holds the record for the most 6-Star Green Star Performance rated office buildings, with ...

ACCC publishes greenwashing guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has outlined eight principles designed to combat greenwashing by businesses and protect consumers. The ACCC has published a draft guidance to address "concerning conduct" based on a recent greenwashing ...