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Australians reject net zero targets, polling claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
In new polling from the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), some 79% of Australians said they want the re-elected government to shift its energy policy focus to affordability and reliability. Just 21% said they'd like to see emissions reductions ...

SBTi seeks feedback on Corporate Net Zero Standard

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... assurance, and substantiation of claims. Until the standard is finalised, SBTi asks entities to set near-term or net zero targets, if they haven't already. "Reaching net- zero is never going to be straightforward. But the guidance to get businesses there ...

GFANZ pivots amid climate alliance shake-up

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... institutions - with one firm saying it will focus on a different group which will no longer require members to adopt net zero targets. Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) just lost Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America following the exit of Wells ...

Super funds set renewables targets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... easily compare their impact against scientifically backed benchmarks. "We believe capital is the key to achieving net zero targets. We don't have the time to wait until 2050, there is only a small window of opportunity to create real change."

New tool sniffs out greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... landscape." The science-based tool - appropriately named 'RealZero Check' - helps financiers set credible net zero targets and measure progress on decarbonisation. Importantly, it also helps investors validate net zero claims. Using the One Earth ...

Podcast: Carbon misconceptions in active investing portfolios with Guido Baltussen

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... portfolios. This episode covers how investors can apply conventional portfolio construction techniques to achieve net zero targets, and how to achieve alignment with multiple sustainability objectives without taking significant active risk. Guido joins ...

Green finance lags as planet on high alert

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... objectives, and uplifting leadership and capability within financial institutions. Priority areas include: "Strong net zero targets and plans for government and corporates; accelerating household electrification and energy efficiency; increasing investment ...

Ultra rich bet on green energy for data

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... exponential demand," Vaudour said. "The 'Magnificent Seven' want clean energy because they have their own net zero targets. "The businesses we invest in have clients that are entering into long term contracts and that provides stable revenues ...

KPMG prints first climate risk report

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... one-fifth of its ASX-200 listed clients have now publicly set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved net zero targets, and 69% set other emissions reduction targets. "It is in KPMG Australia's best interests to be adequately prepared for ...

Disorderly transition may spark financial meltdown

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... president Donald Trump may reverse climate measures if elected; while Australia's LNP opposition party will abandon net zero targets and go nuclear. "The current uncertainty around policy and geopolitics means we do not know what transition policies ...
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