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Singapore to scale climate data with CDSC NZDPU partnership

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Climate Data Steering Committee (CDSC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on access to climate-related data. The collaboration will join MAS and SGX ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Asia is in the midst of a rapid evolution in investment trends as governments, regulators and investors crack down on climate and corporate governance, according to global sustainable investment heads. There are opportunities for investors in the region ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
BlackRock Alternatives has secured over $500 million from Australian and global institutional and sovereign co-investors to expedite the development of the Waratah Super Battery. The Waratah Super Battery (WSB), believed to be one the largest committed ...

Finance responds to new ISSB standards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
The first ISSB standards dropped this week, with a range of reactions from investors and stakeholders in financial capital markets. The two new standards - IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information ...

Australia not ready for sustainability benchmarks, consultants warn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... strategic oversight and governance. This followed the release of a public consultation paper seeking business and stakeholder input into the design and implementation of a standardised, internationally aligned climate and sustainability reporting regime ...

ISPT names first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
ISPT has shaken up its executive leadership team, including creating the role of chief sustainability officer. Steven Peters has been elevated to the role of chief sustainability role, responsible for the delivery of ISPT's environment, social and governance ...

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Climate Action 100+ will step up engagement activities and shift the focus from corporate climate-related disclosure to implementation of climate transition plans while increasing obligations on lead investors. Climate Action 100+ is a collaborative ...

IIGCC, TPI Centre launch Bank Net Zero Standard

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) and other stakeholders has launched a Net Zero Standard for Banks alongside a Banking Assessment Framework setting out investor expectations on the transition to net zero. Over 25 investors ...

Stakeholders weigh in on Nature Repair Market bill

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... 'nature positive' outcomes it is being created to serve." It called on the government to undertake further stakeholder consultation, particularly with First Nations groups. Climate Friendly signaled its support for the NRM, but said the bill ...

Super fund survey finds strong demand for sustainable super

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... targets is important, Bradford said if a company needs to change its net zero target this is demonstrable of good stakeholder communication, and is not greenwashing, as companies can have a reasonable basis to meet targets. "ART's investment approach ...