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Auction system proposed to halve electricity emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... with unplanned coal-fired generator closures. The paper suggests setting sectoral emissions caps under the existing Safeguard Mechanism, which could be applied to coal-fired generators down to 50% by 2030, setting the stage for participation in a CPM. ...

Industry super cuts emissions exposures by 40%

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... portfolio is a trend the fund expects to continue. "The development of the new Aware Super benchmarks means we can help safeguard our members' funds from the risks associated with holding assets that contribute to climate change, including those with ...

ASX-listed mining, gas and oil companies lack tax transparency: PWYP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
ASX-listed mining, gas and oil companies are "falling behind key transparency measures" on disclosing payments to governments in countries in which they operate, according to new research from Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Australia. Robyn Parkin, sustainability ...

Identifying potential risks of COVID-19 and modern slavery in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
There is increasing concern that the impacts of COVID-19 will exacerbate conditions causing modern slavery in supply chains, opening up investor and business risk as well as questions about compliance with Modern Slavery Act reporting. Earlier this ...

Coronavirus forcing companies to virtual AGMs, full proxy voting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... mindful of the quick pace of change brought about by this crisis, they are also engaging with regulators and companies to safeguard shareholder rights to have questions answered and other concerns. "We've been talking with the registries, regulators ...

Australia faces challenges in adapting to autonomous vehicle technology: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... happen in the Australian context." KPMG is urging Commonwealth and state governments to take acting in four areas to "safeguard the liveability and productivity of our cities in the autonomous era." Implement road pricing reform as a matter of priority ...

Carbon Market Institute calls for clarity in safeguard mechanism, Emissions Reduction Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... Market Institute (CMI) is calling for the government to provide clarity on the Direct Action Plan and specifically the safeguard mechanism and Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and outline how the policies will "evolve" to meet targets under the Paris Agreement. ...

APRA hires lead for new team that will consider cyber-security risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has recently created a combined team that will take the lead in governance, operational and insurance and will issues "such as IT and cyber security." Karin Halliday, AMP Capital corporate governance ...

LGS adapts investment screens for Sustainable Australian Shares option

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Local Government Super (LGS) has evolved the investment restriction screens on its Sustainable Australian Shares (SAS) investment option. LGS CEO Peter Lambert LGS has made three changes, including broadening existing screens to exclude companies that ...

Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... carbon emissions. "Both Labor and government policies indicate that there will be a price on carbon - whether through the safeguard mechanism, or through the Labor party's initiative, the key indicator for companies is that over the medium term, a carbon ...