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Qantas Super in $2bn climate risk mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... 24% reduction in carbon emissions across Qantas Super's investment portfolio by 2025, from a baseline of 30 June 2020. "Climate change represents a risk we need to mitigate and manage and also represents other opportunities," noted Qantas Super CIO Andrew ...

Alexis Cheang joins TCorp

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... sustainable investments at F&C, a UK-listed asset management firm. She also held roles at the Global Network Initiative and Climate Wise.

Calls for transformation, climate skill in AGL board renewal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
The pending departure of the CEO and chair and other AGL board members highlights an urgent need to bring both climate change and company transformation experience to the refreshed board, according to recruitment and governance experts. Earlier this ...

New Forests increases California forestry holdings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... manager in California. "We are delighted to be investing in the future of California forestry where a focus on natural climate solutions can help drive positive economic, environmental and community outcomes," says New Forests managing director, United ...

Warning on climate risk if net zero targets not achieved

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... shifting, although I wouldn't say radically, but moderately." A slower transition towards a net zero outcome means that climate impact scenarios need to be adjusted to recognise higher rates of warming. Lawson noted that if that turns out to be the case ...

Rising costs of carbon credit to impact offsetting strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... and the election of a Labor government with strong representation from those Independents who are pushing for greater climate action means that while there will still be question about pace and timing, but the direction of change is for further action." ...

HESTA first super fund to oppose AGL demerger

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... out of coal successfully were power prices to fall or the transition further accelerated to limit the worst impacts of climate change," HESTA said. HESTA also pointed out that the stand-along company would remain a potential takeover target, "with the ...

US SEC proposes new disclosure for ESG funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... SEC proposing sweeping new rules stipulating that US listed companies will be required to report on carbon emissions, climate-related goals and transition plans and climate-related risk assessment. As part of the proposed rules, companies will be required ...

RIAA tapped to run TNFD consultation group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... and definitions; disclosure recommendations aligned with the frequently adopted guidance developed by The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and practical guidance on nature-related risk and opportunity analysis for companies ...

Australian Shareholders' Association issues net zero policy for companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) has issued its first ESG and climate change policy, calling on ASX200 companies to commit to net zero by 2050. In its first climate change policy, the ASA called upon ASX200 companies to align their ...