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Green investors face short-term bumps

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... transition to a more sustainable global economy remains a key pillar of long-term growth. "Europe's regulatory and political environment remains supportive, while investors with a forward-looking perspective are well positioned to navigate short-term ...

COP29 skirts diplomatic disaster

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... spiralling climate costs, said Carbon Market Institute (CMI). "COP29 was imperfect but remarkably, given the global political context, managed achievements including to lay out goals for decarbonisation and resilience investments in developing nations," ...

Global corporate emissions fall for first time

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... transportation, consumer goods, aviation and agriculture via new low carbon products." McNeil dismissed concerns about political resistance, arguing that decarbonisation trends in the US persisted during Trump's first term and will persist "irrespective ...

Climate debate shifts gears after Trump win: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). Journalist and author Stan Grant gave a keynote address, acknowledging the pervasive political and corporate reach of the US. "The US is the water we swim in," he said, and growing inequality has given rise to a polarised ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... submarines would do us." AUKUS has received strong bilateral support, coming to fruition from sweetheart deals made by both political parties and jettisoned on the public without much warning, starting when former Prime Minister Scott Morrison reneged ...

Equality backslides for first time

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... more critical as the interplay of climate change and nature losses exacerbates inequality and thus the pressure on our political and economic systems." Ahead of the launch the TISFD announced its co-chairs, including from the World Business Council for ...

Industry lobbying weakens nature laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... government's stance on the laws to "weaken climate ambition". It claims several industry groups have been active in the political process through July 2024 submissions to the Senate Inquiry, direct consultations with government, and corporate messaging. ...

Executives urge Canberra to move faster

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... while capital flows away from emission intensive assets." However, corporate leaders are most concerned about a lack of political ambition on climate. Aussie companies are far more proactive in advocating for climate policies than their global counterparts ...

ClearBridge launches new ESG fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... investors diversify their equity portfolios to mitigate risk from "heightened volatility" in the market. "In recent months, political risk and policy uncertainty have become increasing overhangs on equity markets and we expect this to continue," Su said. ...

Wollemi Capital appoints former state Treasurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Bishop, formerly at Macquarie Capital, welcomed Kean to the team. "Matt has been in the room with national and global political, environmental, and business leaders. He knows how to get things done whilst standing by his values and the environment," ...