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Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Action 100+ will step up engagement activities and shift the focus from corporate climate-related disclosure to implementation of climate transition plans while increasing obligations on lead investors. Climate Action 100+ is a collaborative investor ...

Aussie, Kiwi ministers commit to sustainable finance alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the resilience and prosperity of the region," and outlined a program of collaborative action to support policy implementation that enhances interoperability. Australia and New Zealand will "work to align sustainable finance frameworks and tools across ...

Experts evaluate impact of Modern Slavery Act review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the already-existing Modern Slavery Act without having to amend legislation. "It's fair to say that some of the implementation has been a race to the middle," Carlsson said. "Now we're many years on, and it should be based on best practice. Best practice ...

AI and ESG: risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... designed for investors. This collaborative effort aims to address ESG considerations associated with the widespread implementation of AI across various sectors. "AI is certainly being used in the market to help with ESG issues right now," said Jessica ...

Are companies drowning in a sea of ESG requests?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... stakeholders, are starting to gain a solid understanding of the importance of ESG, they should understand the "how" of ESG implementation, not just the goals and statements at face value. "Investors need to discuss issues with boards early," Rigotti ...

Companies urged to act on greenwashing ahead of new ISSB framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... yet mandatory in Australia, several regulators and agencies have endorsed the standards. Investors should expect implementation of consistent, transparent, and reliable reporting requirements in the near future, Mohan said. "The ACCC have openly said ...

Just transition: a fair go for fossil-fuel workers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
Without a proper roadmap from government and implementation by businesses, workers risk being left behind in the transition to clean energy, and companies could be exposed to significant risk. Australia's oldest power plant, AGL's Liddell power ...

South Korea leads with ESG fund disclosure taskforce and anti-greenwash laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... listed corporations. The country also plans to introduce a mandatory ESG disclosure system for listed companies for implementation in 2025. This comes after the country in January became the first nation in East Asia to draft a law that would fine firms ...

The four-day work week - will it work?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... to implement this model need to give workers plenty of support and training, as well as a level of autonomy over implementation. "In order to achieve 100% outcomes in 80% of time, you can't keep doing things the same way." For Tractor Ventures, this ...

Brookfield consortium to buy Origin Energy for $18.7bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... MidOcean Energy have committed to buying Origin energy for $18.7 billion. The consortium has entered into a scheme implementation deed with Origin Energy to acquire the company at a price of $8.91 per share, which represents a premium of 53.4% on the ...