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CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... in 2021-22 while also producing around 17% of national emissions while being exposed to climate extremes. "The long-term impact of climate change on the agriculture sector and its critical role in food and fibre production is an important problem to ...

Just 5% of global emissions covered by corporate targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... reductions, through disclosure, governance, target setting, strategy and transition plans, target attainment and target impact. Aviation and shipping and industry sectors disclose the most, with a lack of transparency from agriculture, waste and retail ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... guarantee and the announcement of payday super. ISA chief executive Bernie Dean commented: "It's hard to overstate the impact Greg has had. He leaves the super system and the nation fairer, wealthier, and better prepared for the future." "Millions ...

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Phase 2,... disclosure remains important, there is still work to be done, but we are trying to push from disclosure to impact." Climate Action 100+ has released a new version of its benchmark, which is used to measure progress in the target companies. ...

Decade-long Santos well leak prompts investor concern

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Santos has admitted that its retired offshore oil and gas field Legendre has been leaking gas for a decade, throwing into doubt investor abilities to meet net zero plans. Methane gas - a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide - has ...

Aussie AI platform aids HK firms in Scope 3 emissions compliance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Specialist advisory firm Alaya Consulting today announced a partnership with Australian emissions management platform Avarni to facilitate ESG reporting and carbon emissions management in Hong Kong. The consultancy's focus on ESG disclosure, science-based ...

IGO announces new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... responsible business practices within Rio Tinto. He has championed the company's efforts in environmental stewardship, social impact, and governance, emphasising the importance of ethical conduct and community engagement. It is notable that Rio Tinto ...

Robeco defines key business sustainability impacts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... climate change, biodiversity, social rights and ESG data quality as material issues that pose both financial materiality and impact materiality in their operations. Robeco has released its sustainability report, detailing its key sustainability activities ...

Podcast: Is stewardship a sword or a shield for investors - Pablo Berrutti

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Investors said. Stewart Investors noted that the carbon footprint of the portfolio is not the full story of its carbon impact - the firm draws a distinction between the companies in the portfolio that are the largest global emitters versus the largest ...

CBA invests in native seed merchant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Commonwealth Bank has invested in a native seed merchant as part of its strategy to develop carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration projects. CBA has taken on a minority equity stake in Nindethana Seed Service Pty Ltd (Nindethana). The deal ...