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Equality backslides for first time

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... The Human Development Index notes this downward spiral began with the COVID-19 pandemic and associated labour and supply chain challenges. Climate change will only serve to exacerbate the problem, Netto said. "Resilient societies will become even more ...

Misleading ads rampant for sustainability jobs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... businesses to comply with these new rules, they must hire staff knowledgeable on ESG who would need to review their supply chain. For larger businesses, sustainability reporting managers must be fluent on addressing modern slavery and where that could ...

Rural slavery risk raises ESG alarm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... risk of deportation, yet they are often too afraid to seek formal justice." Slavery poses operational risks around supply chain certainty, import bans or even greater regulatory and compliance burdens. Julia Leske, managing director and senior consultant ...

Ultra rich bet on green energy for data

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... team of 'boots on the ground' experts help Macquarie navigate the complexities of long-time investments and supply chain issues. "Data centres and artificial intelligence are seeing exponential demand," Vaudour said. "The 'Magnificent Seven' ...

Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
The Climate Change Authority's (CCA) sectoral pathways guidance finds every sector across the economy needs investment to reach net zero and pull the brakes on runaway climate change. Further investment is needed in net zero technology across the six ...

Help on the way for hidden supply chain slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... the Anti-Slavery Commissioner (OASC), the independent statutory authority. However, any company with slavery in its supply chain may be implicated in modern slavery crimes itself. "When the Modern Slavery Act talks about a product of modern slavery ...

New forecasting tool for climate risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
With climate reporting fast approaching, a novel approach merges science and finance to provide a clearer view of uncertain future environmental scenarios. Forecasting the impacts of climate change on operations, assets, and supply chains is a significant ...

Green job moves: ACSI, Edge, Investa

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... two decades of experience in sustainability. He previously advised Passive House initiative, Thrive Places, and the Supply Chain Sustainability School. In other news, real estate investment manager Investa hired a junior sustainability coordinator. Sophia ...

Aus funds hit by outflows, global gains for passive ESG

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... traditional energy and overweight in technology. Renewable stocks also suffered due to interest rates, inflation, and supply chain disruption. "ESG funds, like any investment strategy, shouldn't be expected to thrive in every market environment."

MLC awards $285m mandate to Janus Henderson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
MLC Asset Management has awarded Janus Henderson a $285 million emerging markets equities mandate. Janus Henderson said the mandate showcased the growing need for Australian institutional investors to have exposure beyond major market indices. The mandate ...
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