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Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... curb warming rates. "... The financial services sector has a vital role to play in overcoming these challenges. The transition to a net-zero economy cannot be achieved without strong government leadership and robust action from asset owners and managers ...

IPCC report highlights need for urgent action in Australia: CMI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... close to 1.5°C or even 2°C will be impossible. The report highlights the need for urgent action in Australia to transition to net-zero emissions. While Australia's action and policy shortfalls are harshly criticised for being insufficient to contain ...

A burning issue: decarbonising the global steel industry

ANNA CHONG, ANDY JONES  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... great invention of the industrial age, the internal combustion engine, steel looks set to continue its dominance as we transition to a green future: just about every greenhouse gas mitigation technology requires the use of steel, including electrification ...

Setting ESG targets a "first mover advantage" for companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... boundaries, and celebrate those business models that are able to decouple the growth from those boundaries." Explicit to this transition is expanding the pool of green/sustainability finance, but done in a way such that companies are held to meaningful ...

Quant manager deploys AI to identify corporate greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... regulatory filings, shareholder proposals and other company data. Signals range from the identification of physical and transition climate risks, discussions of employee well-being and corporate culture during the COVID-19 pandemic, to human rights and ...

Investor consortium completes Tilt Renewables deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... Super announced it has significantly increased its stake in PowAR as part of the Tilt Renewables deal. "We know that to transition our economy and respond to the challenges of climate change, it is critical we scale up low-carbon and renewable opportunities," ...

Mitsubishi buys stake in Australian carbon credit developer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... expand our portfolio as nature-based carbon will play a critical role for companies seeking carbon neutrality as they transition to a low emission economy," said AIC COO Russell Seaman. AIC is an active participant in bidding for carbon credit contracts ...

Maple-Brown Abbott appoint new head of ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Asia-Pacific. Maple-Brown Abbott also confirmed its commitment to managing climate risk, becoming a signatory to both the Transition Pathway Initiative and the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. In her role, Pringle will have oversight ...

Infrastructure to offer opportunity for decarbonisation investment: ClearBridge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... infrastructure sector, investors can take a risk adjusted view of which companies offer the best returns through the transition period. "Where you have clear policy direction at a government level, then separately, you have regulators implementing those ...

Sustainable finance initiative establishes permanent body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... will step down from their roles and the steering committee will be dissolved. Johnson and O'Connor will support the transition and will work with the appointed directors to establish the new ASFI entity. The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute also ...