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Clean Energy Finance Corporation turns 10

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... to our energy supply underscore the critical need to strengthen our electricity transmission network so it is fit-for-purpose in bringing large-scale renewable energy and energy storage to consumers." The CEFC was legislated into being in 2012, as part ...

FS Sustainability launches The Greener Way Podcast

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... decisions that impact on people and planet. From climate change to biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery to corporate purpose and governance, the weekly digital-first publication tackle head-on the nuances and trade-offs of our complicated world. ...

Directors engage on breadth of ESG issues facing companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... material issues facing directors generally and their company boards specifically, citing social license to operate, being a purpose-driven organisation, the pace of disruption and managing constant change as important issues for board governance. Wood ...

Australian Ethical, Christian Super confirm merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... are in agreement that it is in Christian Super members' best interests to merge and aligns with their preference for purpose-driven investing. While more details will come in time, Australian Ethical said the merger will provide additional scale ...

Using blockchain for real-time ESG data: TYMLEZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... aspect, companies want that data." TYMLEZ can ingest data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices and smart meters for the purpose of managing smart energy systems, O'Halloran noted. "We have a project running in the Netherlands where we're tracking ...

Rainmaker reveals ESG super fund leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... implements ESG principles; and performance, or whether the fund achieves its investment objectives and satisfies the Sole Purpose Test. "Funds have clearly stepped up how they are trying to explain their ESG implementation," said Alex Dunnin, executive ...

ASIC: improve greenwashing disclosure or risk penalty

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... (CCIVs), and super fund trustees and is the result of a review ASIC has conducted into the wealth management industry. "The purpose of our information sheet is about improving practices and to signal to the market the kind of issues we'll be looking ...

Rising costs of carbon credit to impact offsetting strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
Carbon credit prices could increase three- to six-fold because of increasing demand and strengthened net zero 2050 commitments, according to modelling from the EY Net Zero Centre. The EY Net Zero Centre recently released Essential, expensive, and evolving ...

Ratification of Forced Labour Protocol to impact Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... risks. In March, the Department of Home Affairs announced the planned review of the legislation, to see if it was fit for purpose and if enhancements or changes are necessary. The review is out for public comment. There are growing expectations from ...

Sustainability, growth drive NextGen family business: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... things," Whitefield said. "It's not just a nice to have, people are genuinely interested in how we can make a difference as a purpose-led organisation - what do we exist for and how do we play a role in society." Just a quarter of NextGens say they are ...