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Investors welcome Commonwealth green bond program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... will be managed by the Australian Office of Financial Management and is slated to begin in mid-2024 following the development of a Green Bonds Framework and engagement with investors. "We encourage the Treasurer and AOFM to protect the credibility of ...

Super funds ESG options underweight BHP, overweight CSL: Rainmaker Information

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... ESG and climate action constraints akin to walking a high wire tight rope. "Plus, through following the Sustainable Development Goals and other parameters, super fund ESG portfolios have in recent years clearly evolved from simplistic divestment strategies ...

Weighing ESG risks of nickel as a critical mineral: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... from ISS ESG. According to recent analysis from ISS ESG, citing the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Sustainable Development Scenario, batteries and renewables demand are forecast to constitute over 60% of nickel demand by 2040, up from less than ...

The value in securing critical mineral supplies

STEFAN HANSEN  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... electronic devices, glass, specialty steel alloys and emission control systems in internal combustion engines - it is the development of permanent magnets that enable lighter and more energy-efficient motors which place rare earths on a substantial growth ...

New nature-based team for AECOM ANZ

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... support the delivery of nature-positive outcomes for clients and communities. AECOM ANZ CEO Richard Barrett said the development was part of the company's existing ESG strategy and services offering. "Nature-based solutions will be integral to transitioning ...

UN Global Compact Network Australia hires executive director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Guiding Principles in human rghts, labour, environment, and anti-corruption and also delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "We were looking for someone with a mix of skills - broad leadership skills, someone who had managed a team ...

CEFC invests $75m in Queensland recycling facility

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Brisbane Olympic Games," said Rino Recycling director Todd Pepper. "The city has a significant pipeline of infrastructure development, including expansion of the Brisbane Airport and the development of the Brisbane city region in the SEQ 'City deal'. ...

Government to fund sustainable finance taxonomy development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023  |  NEWS
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced that the government will co-fund the initial development phase of an Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, in partnership with the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI). ASFI is the organising body working ...

$500bn investment needed to decarbonise NEM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... powered generation closures and renewables roll out; investment in long duration storage; support for offshore wind development; accelerating network infrastructure build; and investment in skills, supply chains and communities. "They're all interrelated ...

Hong Kong stock exchange proposes climate disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has proposed mandatory climate-related disclosure for its listed companies. The exchange has published a consultation paper that proposes enhancement of climate-related disclosures under its environmental, social and ...