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Seeking action at "implementation" COP27

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... the big outcomes could be whether governments commit to action that will help catalyse private investment in climate adaptation and mitigation solutions in developing countries. "What I'm waiting for and watching for is whether or not there's ...

MAS sustainability adviser speaks to Sinagpore/Australian collaboration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Industry Taskforce. The taxonomy is focusing on four environmental objectives - climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, protect biodiversity and promote resource resilience. The taxonomy will work under a traffic light system -a green light ...

Investors call for 75% emissions reduction by 2035

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... ensure the Safeguard Mechanism is aligned with 1.5°C, and establish policies that unlock private sector investment in adaptation and include climate risk "in all relevant planning, land use rules, and direct investment policies." "Institutional investors ...

RBA warns of climate-related liability risk for business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... interpreting, disclosures. It will also assist investors to make informed investment decisions that will drive the adaptation and mitigation actions needed to manage the risks of climate change. "... The development of an Australian taxonomy is a key ...

Companies lag on digital transformation: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... is linked to the overall strategy, but only 33% say their digital transformation involves strategic innovation and adaptation, while 46% rate their organisation average or poor when it comes to data management, an element considered crucial for an effective ...

COP27 preview: loss and damage, action on commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... regional issues, but it is about everybody. "The partnership w/ the Pacific nations brings to the fore the real, immediate adaptation issues and existential adaptation issues that many small island states face." The Bonn conference saw many moving parts ...

SGCH publishes first impact report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
SGCH, NSW's largest community housing provider, has published its first impact report for investors and other stakeholders and prioritised three Sustainable Development Goals that align to its work. SGCH is a not-for-profit community housing provider ...

Warning on climate risk if net zero targets not achieved

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... zero commitments aren't sufficient to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees, investors need re-assess physical, adaptation and transition risks and opportunities in their portfolios, according to abrdn. Jeremy Lawson, chief economist and head of ...

Australian execs say climate change already impacting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Australian corporate leaders expect climate change to have a high or very high impact on their organisation's strategy and operations over the coming three years, according to a survey from Deloitte. Nearly all of Australian executives - 95% - participating ...

COP26 preview: reporting, carbon markets and role of finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... bond market is "underused". "The inclusion of targets within green bond issuance which track against mitigation and adaptation measures would support investors in their engagement and reporting activities," Kendall said. "Investors need a common language ...