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Government launches review of Safeguard Mechanism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... and thereafter if Australia is to remain competitive in the world race to net-zero emissions crucial to stem escalating climate impacts," said Carbon Market Institute CEO John Connor. CMI noted that "to date, poor ambition and policy design has seen ...

ASX300 upping the ante on ESG reporting: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... recently adjusted some of its own KPIs to reflect the changing demands around ESG as well as the rapidly evolving investment climate. "For example, take modern slavery," King said. "The majority of companies have to produce a modern slavery report, so ...

FM Global to provide climate resilience discount

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... offer policyholders world-wide approximately US$300 million in a discount meant to provide additional cash to invest in climate-related resilience solutions. The "resilience credit" will be offered as a 5% premium offset against all FM Global policies ...

BlackRock in $1bn capital commitment to battery storage

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... the National Electricity Market (NEM) in Australia. This is the first battery storage investment made by BlackRock's Climate Infrastructure business (part of BlackRock Real Assets) in the Asia-Pacific region. It complements existing investments in ...

La Trobe Financial certified by Climate Action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
La Trobe Financial has received Climate Active certification for its Australian business operations. Climate Active is an Australian government-backed program that provides certification for businesses that have achieved net zero emissions, or carbon ...

Fixing Australia's complicated carbon market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
Australia's carbon market is "fragmented, inefficient and complicated," according to the Climate Change Authority (CCA). The CCA has released its Review of International Offsets, which finds that the international carbon market is still evolving. ...

Does Canberra's agenda align with sustainable investment?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... sustainable investing, both institutional and retail. The election result - and the strong preference of Australian votes for climate action - mirrors Australians' interest in ESG issues and has been building momentum for some time, judging by how much ...

FS Sustainability launches The Greener Way Podcast

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... history of news and analysis covering how investors and companies make decisions that impact on people and planet. From climate change to biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery to corporate purpose and governance, the weekly digital-first publication ...

APRA releases climate risk assessment results

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
Almost 40% of banks, insurers and superannuation funds say climate-related events could have a "material or moderate impact on their direct operations," according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). APRA has published the findings ...

Pact Group commits to reducing emissions 50% by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... a leader of the circular economy, it is our responsibility to ensure we contribute positively to the global action on climate change," said Pact Group CEO and managing director Sanjay Dayal. "Our 50% reduction target also means we are aligning ourselves ...