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Heavy industry could decarbonise with ambitious action: report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
Five of Australia's most significant heavy industry supply chains could transition to net zero with "strong, effective and coordinated action" between industry, finance and government, according to a new report. The Australian Industry Energy Transition ...

Climate change to shape economy long-term: Forum

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... that there are areas in Australia where 90% of households are uninsurable. "When we think of climate change, most Australians will think of fires and floods and people losing their homes," she said. "If you're in one of those areas, [there are also] ...

Government's Climate Active certification challenged over possible greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... Origin Energy, Ampol and Telstra. "However, polling by the Australia Institute published today shows that while 85% of Australians have heard of the term carbon neutral only 33% of Australians know what it means raising the question of whether Climate ...

ASIC issues Indigenous Financial Services Framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... According to RIAA's consumer research, violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples was one of the top concerns that Australians want to avoid in their investments - 35% of the more than one in four Australians who have switched to a responsible investment ...

Government introduces gender pay gap bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... these reforms are a significant step forward for gender equality and ensuring workplaces are fair and equal for all Australians. "These amendments will boost transparency, accountability and spur action to accelerate progress on gender equality in workplaces," ...

HUB24 launches ESG ratings

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... investment preferences." Alcock explained HUB24 is in a "unique position" to empower better financial futures for Australians. "So, offering a broad range of investment options and insights on the HUB24 platform enables advisers to support their clients ...

Chubb Review recommends reforms to ACCU governance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... pollute as usual." "Cheap and easy offsets on paper do little to tackle the climate crisis, which is already harming Australians through worsening extreme weather, floods and fires," said Climate Council head of advocacy Jennifer Rayner. "The only lasting ...

Mindaroo, QIC back FairSupply Series A fundraise

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
ESG SaaS platform FairSupply has raised $6.3 million in a series A round led by AirTree, alongside Tidal, Minderoo Foundation and QIC. FairSupply provides corporate and institutional clients with visibility over ESG risk in supply chains and investment ...

Australia to introduce mandatory climate reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... community sees climate change as a financial risk to their investment portfolios, and a risk to the savings of millions of Australians," said FSC acting CEO Spiro Premetis. "A mandatory climate risk reporting regime is needed if Australia is to meet ...

Carve outs for faith-based super funds are dead

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones told Financial Standard : "We remain committed to providing Australians of faith the opportunity to invest their super in accordance with their religious beliefs." A submission by Industry Super ...