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Bank Australia sets interim 2030 net zero target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Nature (WWF) and is aimed at enabling companies to set greenhouse gas emissions targets to 2050 in line with containing climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It is seen as a rigorous voluntary framework with established targets for accomplishments in ...

Global investors set net zero target, implementation lags

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... turning to the tougher task of implementing on those commitments, according to Robeco. Robeco has released its annual Climate Survey, a study of how investors approach the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The survey covers 300 ...

Scentre Group reports sustainability progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... of 38% since 2014 and says it is on track to reach its 2030 net zero emissions goal. Scentre Group released its first Climate Statement this week, alongside its 2022 Modern Slavery Statement and 2022 Responsible Business Report. The reports outline the ...

Aviva Investors creates global head of ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... programme." Baig previously spoke with FS Sustainability, explaining one of the firm's engagement focuses through its Climate Escalation Programme and how the firm approaches structured engagement programs.

Juicing up gender equity with Orange Bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... place women at the forefront of capital markets and as solutions, to achieve the UN's 17 SDGs and build a more inclusive, climate-resilient future for all," said IIX founder and CEO Durreen Shahnaz. Last year, ANZ led the issuance of a $50 million four-year ...

Podcast: Greening corporate finance - Alison Chan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... of time and we going to talk the state of sustainable finance in Australia as well as the future and why she became a climate quitter. Chan joined Metrics in 2021 and is responsible for developing sustainable finance strategies to support the global ...

Leading Harvest launches Australian ag sustainability standard

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Agriculture; Soil Health and Conservation; Protection of Water Resources; Protection of Crops; Energy Use, Air Quality and Climate Change; Waste and Material Management; Conservation of Biodiversity; Protection of Special Sites; Local Communities; Employees ...

Women-led founders, climate tech grow VC impact sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... reviewed by Giant Leap are focused on sustainable living -- a category which broadly encompasses companies addressing climate change. Analysis also found that 29% of impact deals were related to companies addressing health and wellbeing, while only 12% ...

Fink counts the cost of "easy money" in annual letter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... economies count the price of more than a decade of easy money in his annual letter to investors. In a letter where ESG and climate change took a backseat to concerns over inflation, fears of another incipient global banking crisis and continued geopolitical ...

Aviva Investors creates head of climate policy role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
Aviva Investors has created a new role of head of climate policy, responsible for developing the global fund manager's macro stewardship programme. Aviva Investors has hired Nick Molho as the new head of climate policy. He joins in June and will report ...