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Super on parental leave bill hits parliament

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... superannuation simply because they took time out to care for others. These caring roles contribute meaningfully to the economy but come at a cost of dignity in retirement, mainly for women. As we observe Equal Pay Day this week, this legislation sends ...

KPMG prints first climate risk report

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... of corporate affairs in Australia, Eileen Hoggett, said. "We know that a changing climate and a shift to a low-carbon economy will continue to present many challenges and opportunities - we are excited to participate and contribute to a resilient society ...

Net zero dreams float on unscaled tech

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... scalability," Sood said. "If they aren't able to be used, emission reductions will have to come from somewhere else in the economy, and likely from more expensive solutions." Last month, a group of over 500 investors warning investors and companies against ...

BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas back carbon credits fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... partnership and commitment highlight the importance of high-integrity carbon credits in the transition to a low-carbon economy," he said. "This fund represents not only an investment in carbon abatement but a significant milestone in Australia's ...

Wollemi Capital appoints former state Treasurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... said. "I think this shows my faith in the economic benefits and opportunities of the energy transition and in a low carbon economy. "Australian and global businesses have already realised the financial strengths of protecting the environment though many ...

Podcast: A just transition for regional Australia with Amanda Cahill

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
No one should be left behind in the transition to a net zero economy - and behind the scenes, both private and public sectors are working hard to understand where funding needs to flow. But putting aside nice-to-haves, will achieving a just transition ...

Asset managers fast track portfolio targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... must continue in the Asia-Pacific. We now need to see more granular and ambitious interim targets that work towards real economy decarbonisation goals. "Investors who have set and disclosed their targets are at a competitive advantage, showing their ...

Podcast: Moving business towards a low carbon economy with Jon Dee

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
This episode is all about the power of advocacy and moving business towards a low carbon economy. Influential public figure, philanthropist Jon Dee is the founder of a number of initiatives including Planet Ark, DoSomething, and National Recycling Week. ...

QIC taps resilience skills

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... specialist team focusing on the forces that will bring sweeping change to the investment market. The transition to a low-carbon economy which, when layered with physical climate risk, cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions, demands a greater focus ...

Investors brace for turbulence as Biden backs out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... president, has dropped out just weeks before the convention," Weiss said. "While the outcome of the election is often about the economy, the economy (and markets) is rarely about the election. "Investing based on elections is like a 'parlay' ...