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Seeking action at "implementation" COP27

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... they're going to implement what was promised a year ago in Glasgow at COP26. However, others have called it an accountability COP, meaning that participants will be held responsible for action - or lack thereof - on meeting the ambitious targets ...

CDP to adopt ISSB climate standard from 2024

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... global economy," said CDP founder chair Paul Dickinson. "This will be critical in boosting corporate action and accountability, providing financial markets, governments and regulators with clear, comparable data to inform their decision making." The ...

Budget spotlights climate, gender and long-term development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... government to frame budgetary future decisions using quality data, put in place wellbeing across institutions, and build accountability for progress."

Does Canberra's agenda align with sustainable investment?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... Mechanism - the pollution threshold that underpins Australia's carbon credit scheme -driving greater clarity and accountability for big polluters to reduce emissions." However, the Labor government's agenda doesn't stop with the E in ESG. the Business ...

COP27 preview: loss and damage, action on commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... focus on highlighting the how-to." To that end, in the lead up to COP27, WBCSD will be outlining a vision for an accountability framework that drives a more objective measure of how companies are living up to their commitments on the road to net zero ...

State of the Environment report a wake up call for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... a positive impact on the ecosystems they operate within. Above all, businesses should act now to build internal accountability and disclose their actions, EY said. The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) noted that "30% of Australia's ...

ASX 100 chief executive bonuses hit record highs

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... remuneration reports and/or policies proposed by companies, namely where there was a lack of proper alignment and accountability for environmental and social performance relevant to the company's business strategy and operations, where there was ...

Pause to YFYS rollout as government announces review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... the impacts on ESG investing. "The review is timely and appropriate. It is a positive move that will help improve accountability and performance of the wider superannuation system," said ASFA CEO Martin Fahy. "After two years of operation it will allow ...

Fox and Hare certified as B Corp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... Corps are certified by the non-profit B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. "We made a call to prioritise this at the beginning of last calendar year," said Fox and hare co-founder ...

Avoid greenwash by linking exec pay to ESG: Maple-Brown Abbott

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... remuneration reports and/or policies proposed by companies, namely where there was a lack of proper alignment and accountability for environmental and social performance relevant to the company's business strategy and operations, where there was ...