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Warning on climate risk if net zero targets not achieved

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... zero commitments aren't sufficient to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees, investors need re-assess physical, adaptation and transition risks and opportunities in their portfolios, according to abrdn. Jeremy Lawson, chief economist and head of ...

Australian execs say climate change already impacting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Australian corporate leaders expect climate change to have a high or very high impact on their organisation's strategy and operations over the coming three years, according to a survey from Deloitte. Nearly all of Australian executives - 95% - participating ...

COP26 preview: reporting, carbon markets and role of finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... bond market is "underused". "The inclusion of targets within green bond issuance which track against mitigation and adaptation measures would support investors in their engagement and reporting activities," Kendall said. "Investors need a common language ...

Fragmented ESG regulation in APAC a challenge: State Street

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... standards in many APAC jurisdictions, the landscape will remain fragmented in the short to medium term," she said. "Adaptation through innovative technology platforms and enhanced governance is critical for asset managers and owners looking to grow their ...

ING advises infrastructure company on green finance framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... be used to fund projects in four major categories: renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transport, and climate adaptation. "We provided our views on Jemena's sustainability journey and ideas for a sustainable finance framework, which is always ...

Ratcheting up ambition on climate finance goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... governments alone committed to provide US$100 billion per year in climate finance by 2020 - money to support mitigation and adaptation actions that will address climate change. For its part, the Australian government provided AU$1.5 billion in climate ...

Banks' role in global decarbonisation under spotlight

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... transition, banks are the partners to that journey." Banks there are not only exposed to climate change's physical, adaptation and mitigation impacts via their direct activities, but also exposed to broader financial stability risks given the deep interconnectivity ...

Charting a course to net zero: Neuberger Berman

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... likely to be more volatile because of physical climate risk than it has been historically, because of challenges of adaptation and resilience, so how do you build that into the model that flows through to the exposure to that asset class?" Bailey also ...

FY22 budget proposes "technology not taxes" for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... support new gas infrastructure as part of the COVID-19 "gas fired recovery," and $1.2 billion in funding for climate adaptation projects in line with the creation of the National Recovery and Resilience Agency. CPA Australia's general manager external ...

What's in a name: evaluating the goals behind net zero targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... interim target of 45% absolute reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. The mandate will focus on climate mitigation and adaptation and will be managed using the Impax Climate Strategy, a global equities strategy investing in companies providing solutions ...