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IGCC outlines policy priorities to 2030

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has set out its policy priorities for 2026 to 2030, outlining where investors see the most compelling opportunities to unlock capital and strengthen Australia's economic resilience. The priorities were developed ...

ImpactX, Impact Ag show investment case for natural capital

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... same measurement approach across several high-impact private market sectors, including natural capital, social impact, climate and clean energy. "The approach is designed to make the relationship between invested capital and real-world outcomes explicit ...

CEFC, IP Group launch $50m cleantech fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
IP Group, which is backed by Hostplus, has launched the IP Group Climate Catalyst Fund alongside the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The fund will help scale Australian technologies that can decarbonise hard-to-abate industries, targeting a ...

Future Fund joins PRI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... to responsible investment, and joining the PRI connects us with a global network of investors working on shared ESG and climate-related challenges." "We are delighted to be part of this network of more than 5000 organisations worldwide, supporting shared ...

Australia expects AI developers to support energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... settings right so that we can continue to keep our system secure and energy prices low for all consumers," minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen said. The expectations are set to leverage Australia's competitive edge in renewable energy ...

How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... ensuring that AI considerations are not siloed. Abrams added that impacts of AI are extremely varied involving human rights, climate, nature, and governance. While many of AI's implementations improve efficiency, reduce emissions or expand access to ...

ASIC launches sustainability reporting e-modules

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... early. "The e-learning modules are designed to support individuals in understanding foundational concepts relating to climate-related financial disclosures, such as climate-related risks and opportunities," the regulator said. "By building a strong understanding ...

ASFI releases guidance for taxonomy-aligned use-of-proceeds debt

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... expenditures. The current Australian Taxonomy is consistent with the government's commitment to the Paris Agreement, other climate initiatives, and Australia's 1.5°C pathways to net zero. However, consistent with other taxonomies globally, it was not ...

APRA's climate-related stress tests pose as financial risk

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
A stress test conducted by APRA reveals climate-related risks can aggravate Australia's insurance protection gap for households and ultimately heighten financial risks. In the Insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment report, APRA warns how increased ...

Modern slavery legislation a 'half law': Australian Human Rights Institute

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... investment Liza McDonald said modern slavery has fallen off the agenda of company boards as other mandatory initiatives like climate reporting take priority. "I also think companies kind of go, well, we just produce our modern slavery statement every ...