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Australia needs 2035 net zero target: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Researchers at RMIT have called on the federal government to set a net zero target for 2035, re-introduce a national price on carbon and mandate reporting of carbon emissions to support businesses in achieving decarbonisation goals. Lead author of the ...

RBA, APRA outline COP26 commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... part, the RBA said it will continue to invest in the Asian Bond Fund, which has recently announced that it will purchase green sovereign bonds to encourage the development of local currency-denominated green bond markets in Asia. The RBA will also "conduct ...

COP26 week one: what Australians need to know

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... progress over the coming years, particularly through the US Environmental Protection Agency and the EU as part of its range of green recovery measures." One financial sustainability standard to rule them all? Finally, the IFRS Foundation announced a ...

ASX200 ESG reporting increases, but gaps remain: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
The majority of ASX200 companies are releasing "substantial" ESG reporting, but PwC Australia says more companies need to publish an ESG strategy with short, medium and long-term goals. PwC Australia has released ESG reporting in Australia - the full ...

COP26 preview: reporting, carbon markets and role of finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... where the complexity of climate change is not necessarily reflected in the available data." Kendall also noted that the green bond market is "underused". "The inclusion of targets within green bond issuance which track against mitigation and adaptation ...

Wayfinding for deeper engagement in ethical investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... pioneering new 'impact' performance measurement and reporting. You can see examples of these on the Co-op website and in the 'Green Leaf' rating system in which members of the co-op rate the ethical performance of funds - from excellent to poor." Ultimately ...

Actuaries Institute challenges boards on skills gaps

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... plot your existing board against the framework, you'll see reds. You need to focus on the red areas, not strengthen the green areas." The paper states that a board should have at least three directors with "deep operational experience, earned working ...

Australia among "least attractive" countries for green investment: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
Australia is one of the least attractive countries for green investment, according to an assessment of G20 countries by three major global investor groups. The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), the Asian Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) ...

Carbon offsets essential to net zero ambitions: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
Carbon offsets will be required to achieve net zero targets, and government should set clear policy around the use of offsets and that the offsets used have high integrity, according to the Grattan Institute. The Grattan Institute has published Towards ...

Investors assess ESG landscape, client needs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
Investor demand for ESG products is reaching new heights, and clear communication that transparently reports impacts, risk and returns is key to meeting clients' needs, according to ESG investing experts. Michelle Brisbane, CEO of Ethical Investment ...