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Australia climbs quickly on climate policy development

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... duties. 2024 is set to be a year of multiple significant regulatory changes across the globe. This is likely to see a ramp up of ESG integration, legislative compliance, consolidated reporting, supply chain due diligence and ramping up of artificial ...

Hazardous chemicals a key challenge for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... are harmful, certain substances can have detrimental effects on nature and human health. Hazardous chemicals are a critical ESG factor with financial implications across the value chain. Persistent chemicals, exemplified by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Social and governance factors top "new risk reality"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... in on social factors such as diversity and inclusion as market differentiators, a business assurance consultancy has found. ESG management systems are increasingly seen as vital to build trust with stakeholders in sustainability efforts, business consultancy ...

Sunshine state issues $2.75bn green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... sustainable debt space and will remain agile as investors and market expectations evolve. "We're having more conversations on ESG with investors, not just on our green bond program, but more holistically on the state's ESG credentials. Investors have ...

Senior appointments at ag managers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... report to Warakirri managing director Jim McKay and will "lead the development of Warakirri's groupwide Sustainability and ESG strategy and oversee its implementation and reporting across its various business lines." Jordan comes to Warakirri from ...

Australian Ethical grants $500k to climate solutions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... administration to Grow Inc, while welcoming the increased regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations with regards to ESG, Financial Standard reported. Selected grant recipients included ActionAid Australia, Great Southern Reef Foundation, Love ...

Media a strong influence on corporate decisions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
More than two-thirds of Australian C-suite leaders report that the media impacts on their decision-making around ESG strategy. Corporate leaders sought ESG news mainly through dedicated ESG publications and websites such as FS Sustainability, as well ...

TCorp issues first sustainability bond of 2024

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... and sustainable outcomes. As policy, TCorp overcollateralises its issuance by 10%. With the current $1.7 billion bond, total ESG projects on issue stands at $11.94 billion. Adding in the $1.19 billion in collateral has emptied the kitty. "We're in a ...

BlackRock admits stakeholder pressure on ESG a risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
For the first time in its quarterly earnings report, BlackRock identified stakeholder pressure on ESG and AI as risk factors that may influence returns. In its earnings release published on Friday, the firm warned that "increasing focus from stakeholders ...

Ethical ETFs AUM surges in 2023: Betashares

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... understand responsible investment methodology, and around 27% wanting to seek financial advice before investing. Overall demand for ESG investments remained steady, with 82% of responsible investment advisers recommending responsible investment products ...