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Australia considers carbon tariff to level playing field

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... possible carbon leakage policies that could complement and support the Safeguard Mechanism reforms and welcome business engagement in this process." Betashares responsible investments director Greg Liddell expressed hope that the federal government works ...

Prepare for TNFD: FSI release guide on nature risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... which resources can be used at each step, for investors to undertake nature-related company assessments and develop engagement approaches to biodiversity risks. The firm views fresh water and forests as two fundamental areas both to the global economy ...

IFM Investors creates head of sustainable investment role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... positions at JLT Employee Benefits, where she was head of DC investments, and Mercer, where she was principal and market engagement leader in its DC and individual wealth business. Since 2022, Nazarova-Doyle has been a board member for the UK Sustainable ...

Investors call for leadership diversity at ASX300 listed companies

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... sexual harassment. Target setting, reporting, and managing the talent pipeline, were identified as key priorities for engagement in a survey of investors involved in the 40:40 Vision initiative. The survey revealed that a third of respondents said a ...

Australia the guinea pig for PRI sovereign engagement pilot

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... investors with $12.2 trillion in assets under management has announced the expansion of its Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change pilot program in Australia, welcoming 18 new organisations to the initiative. The program announced in September ...

Commonwealth to disclose climate risks in sovereign bonds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... contextual shift. In the settlement, the Australian government provides better disclosure and commits to continued engagement with investors and other stakeholders on climate change risks."

Bridging the ESG gap: strategies for institutional investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... cannot have a company that doesn't have the 'G'." All analysts at ClearBridge are responsible for the ESG engagement and performance of company. It has been part of compensation since 2012 - the firm gives out bonuses for achieving ESG goals. ...

Investors consider greenwashing when setting net zero targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... manager, ESG Jodie Barns noted that as a $120 billion super fund, they are a universal owner and as such talk about active engagement and voting activities as part of their net zero strategy while recognising their role as an investor. "The decarbonisation ...

Finance "misunderstanding" risk of nature loss

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... commented. Amanda Richman, ethical stewardship lead at Australian Ethical Investment said Nature Action 100+ global investor engagement initiative will further address nature and deforestation. Panellists highlighted the urgency for products that drive ...

Aussie farmers call for climate courage

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... decarbonised economy to accelerate climate investment, manage physical risks, and drive real-world outcomes through corporate engagement. Molesworth is a founding director of Farmers for Climate Action, a farmer-led initiative now representing 8000 farmer ...