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Australia's anti-corruption commitment regresses: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... governance and limited accountability. The Philippines scored 32 points, while Indonesia and Laos received 34 points each. Climate-change impacted Philippines' citizens were outraged by allegations that a substantial amount of public funds was lost ...

CPA calls on government to promote ESG adoption

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... way." In its 2026-27 pre-Budget submission, CPA Australia has called on the government to promote ESG adoption, including climate-related disclosures; reduce regulatory pressure and improve productivity; improve Australia's public finances and competitiveness ...

Data centres, AI firms need robust ethical governance framework: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... anyone has very clear frameworks yet, but I think they will start to emerge in the coming year," she said. According to the Climate Council, Australia has become a global data centre hub with 250 operating in major cities. While energy needs vary, they ...

Consultation opens to boost clean energy industry

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... shape an industry that delivers quality jobs, sovereign capability and economic opportunity." Minister for energy and climate change Chris Bowen said the government is working to develop a cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy system to build the ...

Impact Alpha Partners boosts team ahead of new strategy launch

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... insights from specialist partners into one portfolio, further enhanced to boost expected return, manage risk, and improve climate-related outcomes. In the new role, Bearman is establishing the operating model needed to bring the MEP concept to investors. ...

Podcast: Data centres under threat from extreme weather

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar from FS Sustainability, discusses the increasing climate-driven risks to data centers with Julia Leske, managing director at ISS Sustainability. They explore the challenges posed by extreme ...

Texas anti-ESG law deemed unconstitutional

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... what we've always known: you cannot punish businesses for their investment decisions or silence those who speak about climate risk. SB-13 cost Texans hundreds of millions of dollars, blacklisted responsible businesses, and hindered progress towards a ...

Green moves: Lendlease, Qantas, TNFD

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... supermarkets, and the TNFD appoints an EY partner. Kathryn Franklin has left Qantas to join Vicinity Centres as head of climate reporting and governance. Franklin, who spent two and a half years as head of ESG at Qantas, departed the airline two weeks ...

CEFC commits up to $40m to First Nations-led plantation forestry initiative

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
The Climate Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), alongside multi-asset firm River Capital, is investing up to $40 million in a First Nations-led plantation forestry initiative. Located in the Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands, the landmark plantation ...

KKR splashes $603m on energy transition platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Global private equity firm KKR is injecting $603 million into HMC's Energy Transition Platform, marking its second climate-related investment in Australia. The commitment will last seven years and is expected to generate a 14% p.a. return. It will be ...