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Roundtable reflections: Is ESG dead?

BETH GOLDSMITH, CARLOTA GARCIA-MANAS  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... ESG considerations but deliberately tone down claims, labels or disclosures because increased scrutiny at regulatory, political or reputational level can feel like a trap. Stepping away from ESG language does not remove underlying risks - it simply makes ...

Australians take climate fight to UN

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... ongoing backing of coal and gas developments violates rights protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, including the rights to life, family, home and culture. The complaint follows last year's landmark advisory opinion ...

Institutional appetite outstrips climate investment opportunities: IGCC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... the renewables rollout that investors and the economy require." While the current geopolitical environment may create political pressure to reduce climate policy ambition, the report highlighted investors want stronger policies, not weaker ones. The ...

Private sector pushes for NZ modern slavery law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... representing a strong cross section of the private sector, support a legislative response to modern slavery. We urge political collaboration to ensure passage of new laws without undue delay and look forward to supporting the progression and implementation ...

Australia's green iron domination window closing: CEF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... approvals and development timelines, and active state capital support. The report highlighted the need of a step change in political will, coordination and speed of execution to position Australia in decarbonising steel value chains, along with sustained ...

Responsible investors should be wary of defence developments: Zenith

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... a wide range of material ESG issues and considerations for investors, including human rights violations, corruption, political instability, environmental and health impacts, land contamination and high carbon emissions, Higgins said. Investors may hold ...

Lobby group names and shames companies omitting shareholder resolutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... exclude a long-established category of proposal that had enjoyed significant voting support," it added, speaking of political spending disclosures. On the list are the likes of Amazon, BP, UnitedHealth, Chubb, and Dell. Tim Smith, senior policy advisor ...

Instos target governance, strategic risks in 2026

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... priorities this year. "This suggests that investors are more sensitive to governance fundamentals amid growing regulatory and political complexities. Investors cited political headwinds around ESG in the US, and revisions to European stewardship codes ...

Texas anti-ESG law deemed unconstitutional

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... responsible laws that protect our energy industry and prevent investment firms from using Texans' own money to push political agendas that would undermine our economy," she said. The case was brought by the American Sustainable Business Council, initially ...

Oxfam calls for increased taxes on ultra-wealthy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... and those benefiting most is stark, and well evidenced," she said. The report analysed how the super-rich are securing political power which it said can shape economies and societies, which can be to the detriment of the rights and freedoms of people ...
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