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Deloitte launches specialist climate solutions practice

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... David McCarthy noted there is a $680 billion economic opportunity for Australia from investing in a coordinated climate transition. "The organisations that will reap the rewards of this $680 billion opportunity will be the ones who embrace cutting edge ...

The value of knowing what you own

MARY JANE MCQUILLEN  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Regulation (SFDR), through which ClearBridge has a number of funds classified under Article 8. Areas of focus: energy transition, role of proxy and human capital management With the potential for public equities in mitigating climate change and making ...

Key sustainability factors impacting business in 2022

LOUISE CAMENZULI  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... scientific and growing social acceptance of climate change are having an unprecedented effect on the pace of the energy transition globally. It is fair to say that no industry sector is unaffected. Areas of focus Increased integration of ESG considerations ...

Investors putting climate change at centre of strategy: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... of maximising shareholder value in investee companies. Key themes of engagement with companies include the net zero transition, cyber security, and diversity and inclusion. The survey also found a growing appetite for divestment away from carbon intensive ...

Nanuk launches global sustainable equities ETP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Ukraine in recent weeks are likely to accelerate these changes as energy independence and security demand a more rapid transition away from fossil fuels." Nanuk Asset Management won best international shares ESG fund in Money magazine's 2022 Best ...

US SEC proposes rules for climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
US listed companies will be required to report on carbon emissions, climate-related goals and transition plans and climate-related risk assessment under draft rules from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As part of the proposed rules ...

ESG drivers rising up M&A strategy agenda: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... of ESG driving M&A activity." In addition to climate considerations ranging from decarbonisation to contributing to transition, social issues such as modern slavery are also on the agenda in M&A activity. "Private equity is very serious about modern ...

CEFC, Hostplus, Octopus Australia to invest in renewable energy asset

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... and Hostplus. "We're privileged to take part in this pioneering venture, which has the potential to aid Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy and generate valuable jobs in Gippsland, all while delivering the potential for strong investment outcomes ...

New Forests Asia fund reaches $120 million first close

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... returns compared to more established markets, diversification into new markets, and the capacity to support the region's transition to a sustainable, climate-smart forest industry," said New Forests Asia managing director Geoffrey Seeto. "We are excited ...

Carbon capture - real deal or "Hail Mary pass" technology?

JANE BASEBY  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... technology brings with it the possibility of negative emissions - the holy grail of climate science, or at least of global transition to net zero. It presents as a tool for the energy transition (or detractors argue, a stay of execution for the fossil ...