FS Sustainability

Carbon tariffs on some imports urgently needed: Climate Energy Finance

KARREN VERGARA   Despite the raging global trade war, Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is calling for carbon tariffs on some imports and for Australia to lead the way for a regional Asian carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).

Conservation initiatives ignore climate risks: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   New research suggests many initiatives to prevent biodiversity loss on private land are ineffective as they typically ignore climate risks.

Greenwashing remains an enforcement priority, says ASIC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR   ASIC unveiled its three-pronged approach as sustainability reporting becomes mandatory for small to large Australian businesses - but it was a passing update on greenwashing that had everyone's attention at the RIAA Conference.

Proposals against ESG, DEI to increase: Proxy advisor

MATT TOLEDO   Shareholder engagement is likely to change this year, ISS-Corporate says.

Plenti wins WA government mandate

KARREN VERGARA   ASX-listed Plenti Group has won a mandate from the Western Australian government to help the state accelerate the adoption of batteries.

Young workers drive DEI in workplace: RIAA panel

MICHELLE BALTAZAR   The windchill of politics on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs fronts a deadly counterpoint - young professionals entering the workforce with zero tolerance for inappropriate workplace behaviour.

Landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia comes to an end

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   A landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia was discontinued this week after the provider reportedly reached a settlement with Parents for Climate.

Bill Gates to give away wealth in next 20 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   Bill Gates says he will give away all his wealth over the next two decades and close the Gates Foundation permanently in 2045.

Australia's $800bn food industry has highest hidden costs per capita

MATTHEW WAI   CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has released its inaugural report on the $800 billion Australian food industry, highlighting the importance of identifying and measuring "hidden costs" to ensure sustainability.

'Surreal', 'difficult' times for sustainable investors: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA   A leading voice for sustainable investing in the US admits the anti-ESG movement has been "difficult" and "surreal" as investors fear being overly scrutinised, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference heard. There are, however, some bright spots.

Podcast: From silos to synergy

THE GREENER WAY   First Sentier Investors' global head of responsible investment Kate Turner joins The Greener Way to discuss how accounting for the many inter-reactions and flow-on effects of addressing specific sustainability issues can lead to improved outcomes.

Climate investing declines amid Trump's anti-clean energy regime

MATTHEW WAI   Although investors are withdrawing from climate investing due to uncertainty from the aggressive approach by the US President Donald Trump in his pro-fossil fuels and anti-energy agenda, it opens up opportunities further afield.

ESG salaries plateau as sector dynamics shift

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   ESG salaries have plateaued over the last 12 months as the talent pool has grown and prospective employers temper initiatives.

Green moves: Eaton Capital Partners, UBS

ELIZABETH FRY   The head of UBS Global Wealth Management's NFP segment has taken on a new role, while Eaton Capital Partners has a new impact investment analyst.