FS Sustainability

Podcast: Next wave in ocean investing

THE GREENER WAY   If the ocean underpins climate stability, food security, global trade and biodiversity, why has it remained largely absent from investment frameworks, and how can investors better account for ocean-related risks and opportunities in their portfolios?

Government invests $26m on low-emissions iron production

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government is funding up to $26 million on technology that could turn Australian iron ore into lower-emissions iron using renewable energy.

Companies call for certainty around climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Industry participants are calling for more certainty when it comes to climate disclosures, with one expert noting it would be better to wait for Scope three emissions reporting before "dumbing down" assurance requirements.

Treasury consults on reducing climate disclosure costs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Treasury has opened a consultation to enhance efficiency of climate disclosures by reducing the cost of compliance for companies.

J.P. Morgan AM rebrands Campbell Global

VINNY VUCAGO   J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has rebranded Campbell Global as J.P. Natural Capital, expanding the forestland investment manager's mandate as institutional interest in nature-based assets grows.

Underpaid migrants a systemic modern slavery indicator: MJI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A report by Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) said underpaid migrant workers point to a more systematic issue, which can lead to practices that are indicators of modern slavery.

Government grants $10m to First Nations clean energy projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government has opened a grant of up to $10 million to help First Nations organisations advance their clean energy projects.

Minderoo backs early childhood development in WA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Minderoo Foundation, backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment group Tattarang, has partnered with the City of Kwinana in Western Australia to transform early childhood development outcomes.

Scaling women businesses can add $100bn to economy: Study

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A new national study found that while women are starting businesses in record numbers, they soon reach a "scaling cliff" as very few grow into larger entities.

Housing Australia requires uplift in accountability delivery outcomes: Review

KARREN VERGARA   An independent review into the effectiveness of Housing Australia has made numerous recommendations to improve accountability for delivery of outcomes and help it fulfill its broader mandate.

Australian Ethical launches ethical fund for wholesale investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Australian Ethical has launched the Australian Ethical Balanced Income Fund, in collaboration with Australian Impact Investments (Aii), for wholesale investors, including foundations and not-for-profits.

Nine in 10 advisers concerned about greenwashing: RIAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A recent survey by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) found that 94% of advisers have concerns about greenwashing or misleading sustainability claims made by investment products.

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO   Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) has appointed a new chief executive, with current chief Judith Fiander set to retire in February 2027 after leading the organisation through a period of growth in structured philanthropy.

CEFC appoints chief of strategy and capital management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has appointed Heechung Sung as chief of strategy and capital management, a new role to strengthen capital management, helping unlock new pathways to fast-track Australia's clean energy transition.