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IGCC calls on government to boost Aussie green industry

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) to make investments with higher risk tolerance in the priority sectors, and update Emissions Reduction Fund goals to greater incentivises businesses, households ...

Hong Kong stock exchange proposes climate disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has proposed mandatory climate-related disclosure for its listed companies. The exchange has published a consultation paper that proposes enhancement of climate-related disclosures under its environmental, social and ...

Reducing carbon emissions without affecting tracking error: Realindex

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... how reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity within the portfolio at various percentages from 10% to 90% affect active risk, active return and tracking error. The analysis found that investors can reuce overall portfolio emissions intensity by seeking ...

Modern slavery, just transition, tax key themes: Robeco

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... international asset manager chooses three to five focus themes for engagement that relate to ESG issues, for 10-12 companies most at risk to run for a three-year period. "We go for quality over quantity of engagement," said Peter van der Werf, head of ...

Turning PV waste into investment opportunity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... want to participate, there are financial penalties (if the scheme is regulated) from a legal perspective and reputational risk." "Are we designing these products for a second, third and fourth life before their end of life? And are there environmentally ...

The implications of Australia's new carbon emissions target for bond investors

DAVID MCNEILL  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
In September, legally binding emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 were set by Australia's House of Representatives as part of a Climate Change Bill. This provides overarching legislation to implement Australia's net-zero commitments and codifies ...

RIAA hires head of certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has recruited its new head of certification from the B Corp movement. Shalini Samuel joins RIAA as head of certification. She comes to the industry body from B Lab AANZ, where she was director ...

Businesses back stronger Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... reporting periods," FairSupply said. "Deeper supply chain interrogation. Clear identification of and engagement with high-risk suppliers and where necessary remediation activity. A stronger due diligence response to address and remediate modern slavery ...

Market Forces asks for ASIC investigation of ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... climate goals ANZ claims to support," van de Pol said. "Companies facing reasonable shareholder requests for improved climate risk disclosure and practices cannot be allowed to mislead investors, and it's high time investors stop blindly accepting companies' ...

The "Wild West" of "blue" investing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... sector investment, projects must demonstrate the economic benefits of sustainable ocean solutions and provide mechanisms for risk mitigation and financial return. "Ultimately, the goal is to transition to a low-carbon economy, and that's going to ...