Environmental

TotalEnergies ordered to map Scope 3 emissions by Paris Court

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
TotalEnergies has been ordered by a Paris court to complete the risk mapping in its current due diligence plan to identify the oil and gas company's Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions risks.

Report targets fossil fuel outreach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Fossil fuel companies are reaching millions of Australian children through schools, museums, sporting clubs and educational programs, prompting fresh calls for tighter oversight of industry engagement with young people.

Podcast: Catching human rights risks early

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Why does modern slavery persist despite Australia's Modern Slavery Act, and what practical steps can investors and fund managers take to drive real change beyond compliance?

First local carbon refinery facility opens

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Orica, an ASX-listed commercial explosive provider, has collaborated with clean technology firm MCi Carbon to open Australia's first carbon utilisation facility in Kooragang Island, New South Wales.

Podcast: Green Bonds - From niche to mainstream

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
How have green bonds evolved, what risks and opportunities do they present for investors, and what are the biggest misconceptions about this asset class?

Funding into environmental R&D up, but not in line with inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Government expenditure on research and development (R&D) rose modestly in 2024 to 2025, with environmental sciences emerging as the largest area of investment as funding increasingly aligns with Australia's net zero ambitions.

First Sentier MUFG unveils investor guide to ocean risks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute has launched a new framework for investors to navigate ocean risks and opportunities.

Podcast: Turning geospatial data into investor insight

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
A conversation with Josh Gilbert, head of geospatial strategy, ISS STOXX Sustainability, on how geospatial intelligence is reshaping climate and nature risk analysis for investors.

Grattan warns Australia must plan for a future with less gas

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Australia needs to stop assuming gas will remain a permanent feature of the energy system and begin actively managing its decline, according to new research from the Grattan Institute.

Top ASX200 contributors to biodiversity loss revealed

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
A latest report by Biodiversity Council found energy, materials, industrials and consumer staples consistently emerged as the highest impact sectors for biodiversity loss.