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Biden inauguration brings climate challenge for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... countries that have committed to decarbonization by mid-century, noted Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). "For Australia, our trade is directly impacted by the decarbonisation drive in a big way," Herd said. "Whether it's ...

Government to launch inquiry into financial sector and climate risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... significant part of the Australian economy and employment. Erwin Jackson, policy director at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) said the group welcomed the inquiry. "IGCC more than welcomes engaging with parliament to again highlight these issues ...

Investors, assemble: Climate League launched

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Climate League 2030 as foundational supporters. The initiative is being coordinated by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). "Climate change poses systemic risks to the Australian economy that threatens our prosperity," said Emma Herd, IGCC chief ...

PRI executive appointed to European Platform on Sustainable Finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... investment." Before joining the PRI in 2015, Fabian was CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change. Prior to working at IGCC, Fabian worked for two and a half years as head of ESG research at Regnan, an ESG engagement and research specialist. He has ...

Chronos Sustainability appoints Arisa Kishigami

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... on climate change, and sustainable investment and founder of the Australia/New Zealand Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC, Australia, NZ). "The ecosystems, industries, companies, investment markets and civil society in each Asian country come with ...

ARENA, CEFC changes open door to CCS, hydrogen investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 across the economy," said Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). Investors are "increasingly seeking" to manage the systemic economic risks of climate change by aligning their portfolios ...

IGCC CEO appointed to Greater Sydney Commission

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate change, has been appointed environment commissioner for the Greater Sydney Commission. The Greater Sydney Commission is an independent NSW Government agency leading strategic metropolitan planning. Its ...

Australia "woefully unprepared": Australian Climate Roundtable

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... an alliance of business, investor, union and civil society organisations including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). The group notes that the "The scale of costs and breadth of the impact of climate change for people in Australia is deeply ...

Taking a closer look at corporate lobbying on climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... the multi-stakeholder Australian Climate Roundtable and industry networks such as the Investors Group on Climate Change (IGCC) have consistently pressed the Australian Federal and State governments to take stronger action on climate change. While these ...

Super funds lag on disclosing proxy voting record: ACCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... were invested in other assets. The report also noted that at least eight members of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) supported less than 50% of climate-related proposals (138 out of 686 proposals) between 2017 and 2019: Cbus, AustralianSuper ...