climate change

The Black Summer bushfire conflagration brought the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss right to the forefront of Australia's consciousness. Between the bushfire season and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, advisers are noting an uptick ... More

Climate change is set to have a greater impact on the economy than the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a new report from Deloitte Access Economics. The report, A new choice: Australia's climate for growth , found if climate change goes unchecked ... More

Craig Reucassel, TV and radio presenter, prankster, actor and planet promoter, who made his name on The Chaser is on another mission. This month Craig is back on the ABC with Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge to show how to reduce our carbon ... More

Between the bushfire crisis early this year and the COVID-19 pandemic, people are more aware that environmental and social issues impact every part of their lives, including their investments. There's strong demand for products that that take into ... More

Parts of the NSW Central Coast have taken a battering in recent weeks, with large waves and powerful surf causing severe damage to several beachfront homes. With some homes partially collapsed and others left with supporting beams exposed, homeowners ... More

Environmental, social and governance investing (ESG) has come to the fore in recent years as people consider the risks and opportunities when it comes to the impact their super and investments have on the environment, human rights and other issues. ... More

Evidence is mounting that poor corporate behaviour doesn't just leave a nasty taste in your mouth. It also affects investment returns. A study by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia found super funds that engage in responsible investment ... More

For the first time, climate crisis and environmental degradation have taken out the top five spots in a list ranking the risks most likely to impact the world over the coming decade. It comes as extreme weather events batter the world; with fires burning ... More

Responding to climate-related risk needs a system-wide reaction which includes Australian businesses taking responsibility, according to Kenneth Hayne QC. Learned helplessness and short-termism should not distract from the duty of directors to respond ... More