Positive Impact

Circular economy needs to be realigned for effective deployment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Although a circular economy is modelled to eliminate waste and pollution, new research led by Charles Darwin University indicates there are recurring challenges around it.

Rabo Impact Foundation launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The newly launched Rabo Impact Foundation hopes to fill the funding shortfall from banks and governments by supporting initiatives with societal impact and that build sustainable economies.

Macquarie invests to support women-led enterprises in APAC

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Macquarie Group Foundation has invested $1 million in Good Return's Impact Investment Fund II to accelerate its fundraising efforts for underserved women-led enterprises across the Asia Pacific region.

CPA calls on government to promote ESG adoption

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
In its pre-Budget submission, CPA Australia has called on the government to do more to encourage ESG adoption including climate-related disclosures.

NRFC makes $75m investment in Alpha HPA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
The National Reconstruction Fund has made the equity investment to back regional jobs and critical mineral processing.

ASIC releases educational resources on sustainability reporting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
ASIC released new educational materials to help smaller companies and report preparers in understanding and applying the foundational concepts behind the sustainability reporting requirements.

Impact investing reaches $157bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
New research has shown impact investing in Australia has grown nearly eight-fold since 2020, with more than $157 billion invested in impact products.

Global fund managers join forces for philanthropy platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
Nine global fund managers have committed to donating at least 5% of their performance fees from selected investment funds to charitable organisations in a new joint initiative, which could deliver up to $385 million (US$250m) over the next 10 years.

Minderoo commits $9m to boost ocean impact investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
Minderoo Foundation's Strategic Impact Fund (SIF) has committed $8.9 million (€5m) to a Monegasque fund focused on restoring ocean health and building a sustainable blue economy.

New energy park to eliminate nearly 70k tonnes of CO2

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
Longreach Credit Investors and the Australian Philanthropic Foundation are behind what will become Australia's largest battery energy park.