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Regulators to clamp down harder on greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... technologies will work with existing architecture, and what the new risks are. The opportunity is now for companies to start building strong foundations for regulatory compliance going forward," Butler-Beatty said.

Rural slavery risk raises ESG alarm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... product related risks including raw material and links to products that have known forced labour risks also form part of building a heat map of potential vulnerabilities in a portfolio. "Where potential risks are identified investors then can undertake ...

DEI code to boost retention: CFA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... roles. But how can senior management deal with the reality of managing various cultural backgrounds in the same room? "Building cultural competency is going to speak to a company's wider competency as well. That's another way you can build in ...

Investors worth $42trn target state leaders at COP29

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... sectoral strategies, and other collaborative efforts, should also play an important role in decarbonising value chains and building out resilient electricity infrastructure. "Renewed focus is needed to address rising energy demand from end-use sectors ...

Future Fund restructures investment leadership

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... said. "These new managing director positions are designed as broad strategic roles, with a focus on leadership, team building, and skill development." In April, deputy chief investment officer Alicia Gregory left the sovereign wealth fund for Blue Owl ...

Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... called a "once in a generation opportunity". The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) said the CCA's review is key to building investor confidence. "Policy credibility, stability and certainty are crucial to keep capital flowing towards Australia's ...

Podcast: Investing in low-carbon, energy-efficient green buildings with Davina Rooney

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
This episode outlines the climate and commercial case for sustainable buildings. With buildings and building materials in hot demand, especially as the nation grapples with meeting its housing targets, momentum is growing on the sustainability side. ...

Green job moves: ACSI, Edge, Investa

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). She will also support tenant and employee engagement initiatives, and help out in green building certifications like the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) Green Star rating ...

Catastrophe bill blows up to $90bn

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... increase. That's why investing in protective measures - such as shielding vulnerable communities from floods or improving building codes to protect homes from severe hailstorms - is vital." The reinsurance giant noted that in the US alone, 12 storms ...

Australian Ethical scores gold, others fall off charts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... underperformance of its GEO option can be explained by a tilt to alternative energy, energy efficiency, sustainable water, green building, pollution prevention and sustainable agriculture. Similarly, both Future Focus options are comparable to UniSuper's ...