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Enhanced ESG reporting linked to funding outcomes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... exposures can assist companies in securing funding from ESG investors, among other financial achievements. Vulcan Energy is a company that is aiming to be a zero-carbon lithium producer for electric vehicle batteries, and is using an ESG impact reporting ...

HSBC, partners to identify blue carbon projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... value the benefits derived from the activities, identify the beneficiaries - it could be a water utility, it could be a company in the tourism sector, it could be government, it could be homeowners, and then it will find the mechanism that will allow ...

Powerful signal on climate with votes, court decisions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Dutch court against Royal Dutch Shell intensifies the focus on the oil and gas industry, but experts say all Australian company directors should heed advice when it comes to managing the risks of climate change. In less than 24 hours, three overseas ...

Why do payable days matter?

SASHI REDDY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
Payable Days' is the number of days a company takes to pay its suppliers. Investors often learn in 'Finance 101' courses that the longer a company takes to pay its suppliers the stronger its bargaining power is with them. Consequently, this is considered ...

Evaluating impact of climate policy on company valuation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
Understanding how government climate policies will impact cash flows and company valuations is essential to establishing the winners and losers of any new environmental commitments, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Quantifying the scale of ...

$515 million sustainability loan anchors seaport refinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... internship program with The University of Newcastle; to achieve accreditation of a number of mental health first aiders in each company department; and to demonstrate progression under the NSW Government Sustainability Advantage Recognition Scheme. "Under ...

Modern slavery, Indigenous heritage, climate change top agenda: Paradice IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... of its impact on risk and return, said founder David Paradice. "The way you treat environment and resources reflects on company management overall," Paradice noted. "The political will is shifting. What was once a vocal minority is growing rapidly and ...

Science-Based Targets an indicator of future climate action: Federated Hermes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... targets can be an ex ante indicator of future progress on climate change risk. "It's analogous to the financial policy of a company," Reznick said. "A company says their financial policies on leverage will be like this, we will handle the risk profile ...

Using quant approaches to implement climate change targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... not just carbon performance today, but also forward targets." In order to do that, Acadian analyses data from not just company disclosures but through benchmarking tools coming from a variety of sources, including collaborative engagement groups like ...

PE, VC vehicles to drive sustainable investment pipeline

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... larger ecosystem," Yu says. As a case study, Yu pointed to Providence Asset Group's investment in LAVO, a technology company that has developed an integrated hybrid hydrogen battery that combines with rooftop solar. "We invest in the deep technology ...