Podcast: to B or not to B - why does being a B Corp matter?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
We speak with Shalini Samuel, director of certification and standards learning, B Lab AANZ on why profit with purpose matters, how B Corps were countering greenwashing before it was a thing, and the future for B Corp companies.

2023 the year for business action on climate change: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
The Albanese government's action on climate change policy means that the pressure is on for Australian businesses to adapt and translate net zero commitments into "tangible, real and lasting action," according to EY.

Sustainability reporting, biodiversity, social high on ASX agenda: UBS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
"Future facing commodities" and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) accounting standards are the fastest rising topics of discussion in sustainability, while social issues are quickly rising to the fore with ASX-listed companies and ...

Climate a top concern for Australia's C-Suite

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
The majority of Australia's corporate leaders say climate change is likely to impact their companies to a high or very high degree over the next three years, according to new research from Deloitte.

First Sentier Investors gains B Corp accreditation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
First Sentier Investors has been accredited as a B Corp, verifying its performance standards in social, environmental and good governance.

CDP to adopt ISSB climate standard from 2024

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
CDP has announce that it will incorporate the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate-related Disclosures Standard from the 2024 disclosure cycle.

Less than 20% of ASX200 disclose financial impacts of climate risk: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
More than half of ASX200 companies identify climate change as current or emerging risk, yet less than 20% are disclosing how their financial position may change due to climate-related risks and opportunities, according to research from PwC.

Australia leads on climate risk coverage, but depth lacking: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Australian organisations are increasingly providing detailed climate risk disclosures but they lack depth and sophistication on financial impacts of climate change, according to EY.

Australian Ethical FUM dips ahead of merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has seen a slight drop in its funds under management, including a final institutional redemption, and provided an update on its merger with Christian Super.

Critical talent shortage could stall net zero progress: Hays

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Demand for employees with "green skills" has surged in recent years, but the pool of talent has not kept pace, meaning companies have to consider how they position themselves to attract from a "small but strategically vital" talent pool.