With the election coming up, it’s critical that Aotearoa New Zealand doesn’t lose focus on sustainable finance. Finance is being recognised as a critical lever by governments around the world to support and drive the rapid transition underway towards a clean and prosperous low carbon economy...
We are in the midst of significant change in the way finance operates in Australia and with the Treasurer set to shortly release a draft Sustainable Finance Strategy, this change is about to accelerate further. ASIC Chair Joe Longo recently acknowledged the momentous nature of the changes underway...
In an age where climate concerns and social consciousness dominate headlines, it's no surprise that investors are increasingly seeking investments that align with their values. With several high-profile cases recently exposing alleged greenwashing practices, many investors are left wondering if they can trust a company’s...
With the ASX 300 staring down the barrel of a 4.5-degree temperature rise, it is critical that Australia’s largest leading companies incorporate more sustainable practices into their business operations. At the RI Australia Conference 2023, representatives from ASX listed companies Mirvac, Wesfarmers and the A2...
The starting gun has fired in the global clean energy race and Australia stands at a crossroads - will we soar as a competitive force or falter at the starting line? Worldwide there is a scramble for capital to fuel the transition to a cleaner global...
Modern slavery has become a key issue for the responsible investment community in recent times. At the RI Australia 2023 conference, Tomoya Obokata, the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery presented on the global state of modern slavery. During his keynote speech and...
Betashares says RIAA Certification for its funds enables them to tell their investors that the responsible investment claims they make have been independently verified. Greenwashing risk continues to be a critical issue facing managers in responsible and ethical investment. According to Director of Responsible Investments...
In recent years, momentum has been building around channeling capital into sustainable projects and economic activities to help the economy and societies become more resilient to climate-related risks. A sustainable finance taxonomy, if done right, will help achieve this, by articulating a set of principles...
Global regulators’ focus on greenwashing has prompted the responsible investment sector to look closely at how we’re communicating about responsible investment products. Australia’s recent 2023-24 Federal Budget included $4.3 million in additional funding for ASIC’s greenwashing surveillance and enforcement work. The Australian Government has also indicated...
Stewardship, or active ownership, is being embraced by more and more investors as a means to deliver long-term returns while contributing to a more sustainable future. RI Australia 2023 explored current trends in stewardship, examined cases of best practice and explored whether stewardship really can deliver the...