Corporate Strategy

Borrowers pressured for plans as Scope 3 left in dust

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024  |  NEWS
Almost half (42%) of energy companies on Citi bank's loan book do not have climate transition plans.

Flawed carbon credits add to business risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024  |  NEWS
Some carbon credits may increase emissions, potentially costing billions of dollars for businesses that must rely on offsets to comply with Safeguard Mechanism.

Larry Fink letter urges pragmatism

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
The BlackRock CEO's annual letter waxed poetic on the old age question, fear, and the savings strategy of stuffing money under mattresses. He also said the energy transition is not a straight line and requires "pragmatism".

Podcast: Growing the impact of corporate sustainability with Kylie Porter

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
On this episode of The Greener Way, we're talking sustainability and intersectionality with Kylie Porter, Group Head of Sustainability, SunRice Group.

Experts issue warning over AI washing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Artificial intelligence (AI) is perhaps the most transformative technology since the advent of the internet, poised to herald an unprecedented digital economic revolution. To appear at the precipice of the movement, some are employing deceptive tactics ...

Podcast: Driving high (ESG) performance with Fiona Mann

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Joining us for this conversation on The Greener Way is Brighter Super head of Aussie equities and ESG Fiona Mann to talk about the fund's approach to ESG and what high performance means in a variety of settings and professions.

Firms wrestle with ESG data challenges

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Financiers are struggling to cope with new ESG requirements, grappling with data challenges and alignment of sustainability goals with business strategy.

Industry unveils plan to boost female executives

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
A new mentor program from Future IM/Pact is making it easier for investment teams to recruit female finance professionals.

Investors scrutinise Australia-first gender pay gap data

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
Investors are looking to today's gender pay gap release to inform decision-making and identify reputational, legal, and financial risks in investible companies.

Personal views influence climate decision-making

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
Australian and Asia Pacific financiers see reputational risk as a greater concern than the social and environmental impacts of the companies in which they invest.