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Paris overshoot: are investors prepared?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... drawn from various sources, such as Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, state actors, and the IEA net zero by 2050. Likely climate scenarios follow a few paths: Paris-aligned paths, a 2°C trajectory, and a disorderly transition ...

Growing scope for investing in natural capital: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... portfolio is becoming increasingly important, particularly as the majority of institutional investors within Australia have a net zero target." Timberland funds are the most mature portion of the market, but other strategies cover agriculture funds ...

Report reveals progress on green finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... and insurers remain primarily focused on climate, yet 20 countries - more than half (54%) of countries assessed - with net zero targets assessed fall short on climate banking supervision policies. Many institutions, including the Hungarian central bank ...

Forestry fund raises $450m for natural capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... reducing emissions, contributing to conservation, and the circular bioeconomy. "We believe there is no credible pathway to net zero without investment in the forestry and land use sectors, and we are pleased both new and existing investors are taking ...

Built industry bodies call for green innovation policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... outlines a series of policy recommendations for property development and upgrades that would contribute to Australia's net zero goals. It is a companion report to two others aimed at federal government and local governments. As part of the 40 recommendations ...

Top 10 most-read articles of 2023

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... included the adoption of climate reporting standards by super funds, banks and insurers. #10: Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches July: Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced that government would develop sector-specific ...

ESG in 2024: key trends and legislative changes for the year ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... 2024 the Queensland government holds its State Election, which will influence whether the state continues its ambitious net zero plan. And looking at the calendar here at FS Sustainability, votes close for the ESG Power 50 on 1st of March, and the FS ...

Two Aussie states ramp up climate ambitions to attract investment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... emission reduction by 2035 as Western Australia seeks to attract investment in decarbonisation projects as part of its net zero by 2050 target. All Australian state and territory governments are now committed to net zero emissions by 2050 or earlier ...

Preparing for mandatory climate reporting: Energetics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... need more detail. When it comes to transition risk, it's important to understand that a transition plan is not a net zero plan. How are you going to take what you do now to 2050? What will survive of your business model in a zero-carbon economy that ...

The rise and rise of ESG salaries

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... as the two main challenges in the sector. ESG professionals' main priorities ahead are climate change and developing a net zero pathway, followed by reporting and disclosures. "Despite the current economic concerns, demand for ESG professionals remains ...