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Singapore to scale climate data with CDSC NZDPU partnership

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... allocation of public and private capital towards financing climate transition," he said. "Consistent and comparable sustainability data, that is easily accessible, is what companies and investors need for benchmarking and investment decision-making. ...

Chinese listed companies that invest in ESG show higher quality financial reporting: Study

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... Chinese ESG firms did score lower on ESG than in other countries because there is a lack of focus on reporting on sustainability. "Social determinants include working conditions, labour, conflicts, health and safety, employee relations, and diversity," ...

New Forests adds California forestry assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... other ecosystem values," said New Forests United States managing director Jeff Briggs. "We will be applying our sustainability approach to this asset, and over time intend to adjust harvest activities to allow trees to grow for longer, capture more carbon ...

Executive appointment roundup: First Sentier, MaxCap, Northcape, Federated Hermes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... in responsible investment and sustainable finance, as industry leaders bolster their ESG teams and sharpen their sustainability strategies. N ew director for First Sentier's MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute First Sentier Investors has appointed ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... take a career break to spend more time with his partner and children, and to consider his future endeavours in sustainability issues. He will stay on in the position until December and work closely with the board and team to ensure a smooth leadership ...

Aussie businesses building climate resilience: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Australia, which is related to plans designed for reducing energy costs, reducing carbon emission and improving sustainability." The index also examined climate risk and climate exposure as part of the risk. "Climate risk really looks at the quality ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... entities. Submissions generally welcomed the proposal and recommended the framework should follow International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, include Scope 3 emissions reporting, and follow a timebound phased approach. These submissions ...

CEFC, NGS, Minderoo back Adamantem fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... electrification, natural capital and abatement, as well as the circular economy - Lonergan said Adamantem's approach to sustainability will see the EOF make positive impact to company growth and emissions reduction. The CEFC has previously made an ...

Fidante partners with Proterra Asia

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... growing demand driven by expanding urban populations focused on health, nutrition, convenience, social impact, and sustainability. Proterra Asia managing partner Tai Lin said the firm has enjoyed a highly productive collaboration with Fidante over the ...

Finance responds to new ISSB standards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... stakeholders in financial capital markets. The two new standards - IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures ­ provide a reference point for the development of ...