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AGL mulls sale of Tilt Renewables

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   AGL Energy has confirmed it is considering selling its 20% stake in the wind and solar energy generator.

Podcast: Measuring nature assets in portfolios

THE GREENER WAY   In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the transition to nature-positive investment portfolios with Lucian Peppelenbos, climate and biodiversity strategist at Robeco.

What do the best-functioning boards look like?

KARREN VERGARA   The best-functioning boards are future thinkers, understand their ESG responsibilities and are able to show their "battle scars," according to two governance experts.

Mind the reporting gap: ASX companies urged to improve

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   Research from UNSW finds that while 97% of ASX100 companies report on social topics, most disclosures are inconsistent in quality and difficult to compare due to a lack of standardisation.

Santos receives takeover offer from Abu Dhabi-led consortium

ANDREW MCKEAN   Santos has received a non-binding $8.89 per share cash offer from the XRG Consortium, led by XRG P.J.S.C., a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ANDOC), alongside Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ and US private equity firm Carlyle.

Plenti wins WA government mandate

KARREN VERGARA   ASX-listed Plenti Group has won a mandate from the Western Australian government to help the state accelerate the adoption of batteries.

Funding lifts for climate, health, people startups

KARREN VERGARA   While funding for impact startups has broadly declined, those operating in climate, health and people has seen funding levels improve compared to three years ago, according to the Impact Startups Benchmark Report 2025.

Landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia comes to an end

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   A landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia was discontinued this week after the provider reportedly reached a settlement with Parents for Climate.

HESTA progresses gender diversity targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   HESTA is doubling down on its commitment to working with more gender diverse investment teams, saying that as of this year it no longer works with any all-male external managers.

Australia ranks 13th on gender parity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025 shows Australia's gender parity has improved markedly in the past 12 months.

Instos eye climate tech startups

MATTHEW WAI   Responsible investor Australian Ethical and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have each committed $15 million into the first close of the new fund curated by Climate Tech Partners (CTP).

Wollemi Capital buys renewables platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   The climate-focused investment firm will pay $19 million for MPower Group's renewable energy and battery storage business after the latter faced challenges in securing funding.

Green moves: Australian Ethical, Optus

ELIZABETH FRY   Australian Ethical has appointed a new head of equities, while Optus' sustainability lead joins the UN Global Compact Network Australia.

ESG salaries plateau as sector dynamics shift

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   ESG salaries have plateaued over the last 12 months as the talent pool has grown and prospective employers temper initiatives.