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Voting on climate crucial during AGM season: Amundi

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
ESG is emerging as a clear theme for shareholder proposals for AGMs in 2023, according to Europe's largest asset manager. Amundi said stewardship through engagement and voting is key to a responsible investment approach during an AGM voting season that ...

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. ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Businesses are switching to renewable energy-based electrification to shield themselves from volatile energy prices, with positive implications for sustainability, according to a new survey from Schneider Electric. The company commissioned independent ...

Transition Pathway Initiative appoints new chairs as founder steps down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
David Russell, former head of responsible investment for the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's largest pensions fund, has been named the new chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) board. Jake Barnett, managing director ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Arup has named Thomas Briault as the new Energy Business leader for New South Wales and ACT. Briault has worked for more than 20 years for Arup, most recently as principle for the firm's Southeast Asia Energy, Water and Resources business in Singapore. ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Minister for Climate 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 ...

City of Sydney to green Broadway

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Sydney's urban centre will become a "green gateway" under a new local government plan. The City of Sydney has released a draft strategy for the major arterial road that connects the urban centre to the Inner West to reduce cars, extend the light ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The government has released its first National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture, outlining a plan for Australia's farmers to "maintain global leadership on climate change and agriculture." The statement commits all governments to work ...

CEO pay falls in 2022, but 2023 the next test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Average take-home pay for ASX100 CEOs in 2022 fell to their lowest level in nine years, but the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) warns that the next test for boards will be remuneration based on 2023 performance. ACSI has released ...