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More calls for adaptation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... us the best chance of limiting the impact of climate change on our economy, on our communities, and on our natural environment." Canberra is currently consulting on a sustainable finance strategy led by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, aimed at facilitating multiple ...

Major indices provide ESG clarity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
New data has been released by major indices, hoping to help investors and the businesses they invest in to navigate biodiversity and sustainable finance requirements. The firms, S&P Dow Jones and Deutsche Bank, recently responded to allegations they ...

Cannon-Brookes backs rural climate fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... communities "have the knowledge and ideas" required to decarbonise, mitigate climate risks, and adapt in a changed climate environment. "But they need a hand to take action. "With the support of Boundless Earth and Hand Heart Pocket, we've been able ...

ESG indices linked to Myanmar junta

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Major ESG indices have responded to allegations they listed companies with links to the Myanmar military junta. The indices, MSCI, FTSE Russell and S&P Dow Jones, were used by BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, Northern Trust, State Street and Vanguard to model ...

Climate group exodus unlikely to hinder climate action: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Invesco is the latest departure from the Climate Action 100+ network, as four major US banks leave climate benchmark group the Equator Principles. Insiders insist the news has been sensationalised by the media and that more firms are joining than are ...

Podcast: The economic case for being a net zero superpower - Ross Garnaut

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Our guest today has been a leading voice in the economic case for managing climate change since before net zero was a thing. In addition to authoring two landmark papers on climate change and Australia's future in 2008 and 2011, Ross Garnaut was the ...

Directors sweat on climate: AICD

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... what they commit to publicly, given the legal risks, uncertainty around emerging technologies and the fluid policy environment," Rigotti added. Pollination managing director Zoe Whitton said directors are responding fast to new policies and regulator ...

Gender-based strategy gives impact investing a boost

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... institutions and the social sector should work together to achieve the greatest social impact possible. This "fosters an environment to identify commercial investment opportunities that also have a positive social impact. "With the UN calling for the ...

Carbon trading roundup: Verra, REDD+, BetaCarbon

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Verra being accused of failing to act. The Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the conservation organization Wildlife Alliance (WA). Human Rights Watch alleges that the REDD+ project violated ...

Mind the gap: Women in ESG may earn more than broader finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... sustainable finance recruiter Talent Nation said despite the gap, there are signs women in ESG, sustainability, and environment are beginning to earn more across corporate and consutling. "In our previous two reports, we have seen disparity in pay between ...