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Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... legislated policies and clear sector-by-sector implementation plans." Property Council chief executive Mike Zorbas said Australia must decarbonise the built environment to reach its net zero goals, noting that buildings account for "50% of Australia's ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Charter Hall Group has become the largest 5-Star Green Star rated office portfolio in Australia as well as holding the most 6-Star Green Star Performance rated office buildings in the country. With more than 1.58 million square metres certified, the ...

ACCC publishes greenwashing guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has outlined eight principles designed to combat greenwashing by businesses and protect consumers. The ACCC has published a draft guidance to address "concerning conduct" based on a recent greenwashing ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... climate change and agriculture." The statement commits all governments to work with Australia's farmers to help "Australia achieve its full potential as a world-leading, climate-smart producer and exporter." The sector employs more than 230,000 people ...

CEO pay falls in 2022, but 2023 the next test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... receiving lower pay levels than predecessors. However, the ACSI report noted that CEOs of ASX companies domiciled outside of Australia had much higher salaries - the average realised pay for a foreign company CEO was $11.11 million, largely due to ResMed's ...

CPA's putting the 'S' in ESG: How does Canada compare?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
When it comes to the role of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in social governance and community impact, Australia and Canada share similar contexts and have much to learn from each other. In Canada, as in Australia, many companies now view ESG as ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... commitments and accounting but are embedded in trade. It is important to bring these transport sectors into the fold." Australia will consult on emissions reductions in shipping and has been exploring green shipping corridors with both NZ and Singapore ...

Stewardship part of fiduciary role and investment opportunity: BNP Paribas AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... dimension to stewardship activities and fiduciary considerations. "There are a lot of very interesting linkages between Australia and Asia," Ho said. "Australia is exporting a lot of energy to Asia, and it is critical for us to look at how we're ...

Origin Energy acquires 5% stake in battery cleantech Allegro

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "Our investment in Allegro is a great example of our teams seeking out solutions to some of the challenges presented by Australia's energy transition. It is also particularly pleasing for Origin to work with an innovative, local firm as we look to further ...

World first $1.6bn Climate Bonds green loan: QIC and Vector

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
QIC Infrastructure and Vector Ltd have closed a A$1.6bn green loan for the largest smart metering provider in Australia and New Zealand, Vector Metering. The loan comprises green term loans to fund QIC's 50% interest in Vector Metering in addition to ...