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Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... technologies. "The new US government has created a lot of noise but with a few exceptions, like offshore wind, the current environment remains positive. We are focused on energy, transport and heavy industry, including mining. These sectors align very ...

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
An open letter led by Fortescue and signed by the likes of Future Super, Ethinvest, and a former RBA Governor, calls on the federal government to phase out fossil fuels. The letter demands 'real zero' targets over 'net zero' targets, and clear and transparent ...

Carbon market responds to integrity concerns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
The carbon market industry has slammed media reports labelling carbon companies "cowboys, predators or parasites," calling the accusations "inflammatory and derogatory" and "unfair". A series of media reports published over the weekend published by ...

Google's DEI dump may tank ESG score

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Google's decision to walk back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives will likely tank Alphabet's ESG score, exclude it from indices and funds, and impact investor demand. With several US firms rolling back DEI, there is ...

ESG not dead yet: Fidelity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Tan said. Fidelity's professional investor survey reveals that 64% of investors remain committed to considering the environment, 58% to governance, and 51% to social factors. However, 68% of respondents stated they are experiencing difficulties measuring ...

ETF fund flows hit US$16bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... amid strong interest from investors looking to align their portfolio with their values. "It's our view the current environment will be conducive for the ethical and responsible investment industry in the long term," Liddell said. "We see no reason for ...

Investors slam dumping of nature positive laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Cook and the mining industry. Labor will now not try to negotiate the passage of the bill to create a new federal Environment Protection Agency (EPA). The decision is "extremely disappointing for investors", said Responsible Investment Association of ...

Coalition plans to scrap climate reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Zenith's Dugald Higgins is adamant that ESG is here to stay - despite the Coalition's plans to scrap climate reporting requirements if elected. The negative political sentiment around ESG and climate reporting are not going to do away with ESG considerations ...

Green moves: Warakirri, La Trobe Financial, Future Generation, Tracker Group, GRI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Tracker. Planet Tracker analyses the impacts of capital markets on planetary boundaries, combining financial data with environment, industry and scientific expertise. Carbon Tracker researches the impact of climate change on financial markets. The independent ...

Young investors' appetite for ESG investing dwindles: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
While interest in screens relating to environmental and living wage issues remains strong, passion for ESG investing is waning - particularly among younger investors. Research from Cerulli Associates shows enthusiasm for ESG products has plateaued ...