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Don't neglect the SDGs in sustainable finance strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... and said that the each of the three pillars of the strategy has elements that can "support and reinforce corporate engagement and investment in the SDG 2030 targets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific." "If you look at our sustainable finance strategy ...

Corporate net zero plans at odds with anti-climate lobbying

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Stellantis, are among the 21.5% of companies assessed to be at significant risk of greenwashing due to their policy engagement. The findings come from independent think tank InfluenceMap, which used the UN High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) 'Integrity ...

Sustainable bonds underperform on climate targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... issuers without such labels. This may have implications for investors in their security selection and potential issuer engagement. The investment research firm found that almost 40% of labelled-bond issuers either had science-based targets or were committed ...

Preparing for COP28: nature and climate integration

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... change, including the potential for a loss and damage fund, with increased support, investment, and private sector engagement. This week US climate envoy John Kerry reiterated a commitment of "several millions" to such a global fund, but maintains contributions ...

Call for investment to spur ethical fashion education

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... Australians are increasingly aware and care about the ethical practices of the brands they buy from," Sarah Knop, national engagement manager at Baptist World Aid Australia said. "Consumption has driven economic growth over the last century, but this ...

Podcast: Jane Ambachtsheer - the building blocks of a sustainable business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... sector-based exclusions setting out "the conditions for investing in particular sectors, and guide screening requirements and engagement. Marketing Communication - For Wholesale Investors Only.

"Looming" governance gap as reporting becomes mandatory

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... climate-related reporting slated for 2024-2028, it is critical to address this gap. The thought leadership and stakeholder engagement agency recently released a new report Turning strategy into reality: ESG implementation challenges in Australia's ...

Morgan Stanley makes second climate private equity deal

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainability initiatives. It also enrolled in the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change pilot program in Australia that same month.

Nearly a quarter of Australian bank debt has nature-related risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... 3 emissions), and invasive alien species. It will also assess sustainability strategy, accountability, stakeholder engagement, lobbying and advocacy, circular and nature-positive transition, a right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment ...

ESG factors increasingly drive financial decisions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... compliance has risen due to increased regulatory requirements, particularly across Europe and the UK. Direct company engagement is now the primary source for ESG information. The biggest challenge for managers globally was the complexity of integrating ...