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UBS nabs ex-UOB sustainability lead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
Global financial services firm UBS has named Jiayun Fang as Southeast Asia social impact and philanthropy lead, group sustainability and impact. Fang has a background in sustainability, social impact, corporate philanthropy, diversity and inclusion ...

Podcast: Researching ESG investment products with Aman Ramrakha

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... returns alongside positive impact, while side-stepping potential greenwash or unethical business practices can be a rocky road - whether you're an institutional investor, a wholesale investor, or a financial adviser. Here to shine a light on the ...

AOFM launches first Green Treasury Bond

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) has this week launched the first Green Treasury Bond. The $7 billion sovereign green bonds will mature on June 21, 2034 and settlement will occur on June 14. Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche ...

Standards boards unite for global rollout

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation is working with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to make their standards more compatible. The partnership between the IFRS - which oversees the International Sustainability Standards ...

Unclear rules pose investment risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... was "bitterly disappointed". ECoCeQ and EJO are now exploring all legal options. "This is not necessarily the end of the road," EJO said. FS Sustainability reached out to Minister Plibersek. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy ...

The 50 most influential ESG corporate professionals in Australia named

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... their sustainable practices," Baltazar said. "While there's still a lot of work to be done across all of these aspects, the road to success is made easier thanks to their concerted efforts." Click here to view the ESG Power50.

Podcast: Federal Budget, Climate Week, clean energy and the case for a price on carbon with Tim Buckley

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... sustainable finance. Does the 2024-25 Budget pave a greener way for Australia's clean energy future? What does a realistic road to net zero looks like? What are the key takeaways from Sydney's first ever Climate Week? Join senior journalist and ...

Budget 2024: Additional $11.3bn promised for housing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
The Albanese government has made significant new housing investments in the Budget to help deliver a comprehensive Homes for Australia plan. "We're easing the cost of living - and we're building more homes for Australians. In the five years ...

Make sustainability sexy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
Sydney's inaugural Climate Action Week kicked off with a flurry of events across the city, including a panel with Planet Ark founder Jon Dee, and Green Building Council of Australia CEO Davina Rooney. The key message? 'Make sustainability sexy.' ...

Member accuses UniSuper of greenwashing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... of Transurban Chesapeake, located in the Greater Washington area. "Transurban Group's business model relies on increasing road traffic, which increases climate and other pollution," the member said. "Road transport causes about 20% of Australia's total ...