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Third layer of greenhouse gas emissions regulation to apply to some NSW operations
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (the EPA) recently released a draft Climate Change Policy (the policy) and Action Plan 2022–25 (the plan) for public consultation. In this Insight, we look at three key measures proposed in the plan that could have a significant impact on industry. ...
Legislating net zero - the key implications of Australia’s Climate Change Act
While the Climate Act may appear symbolic in nature, it establishes a new policy platform and could have implications for the proponents of new projects in the resources and transport sectors in Australia. In this Insight, we summarise the Act and its key implications for Australian businesses. ...
Federal Government invites views on proposed biodiversity market
The Federal Government has announced its plans to create a national voluntary biodiversity market and biodiversity certification scheme (BCS) which will operate in parallel to the existing federal carbon credit scheme (CCS). Here we briefly summarise the Government's proposal and what it could mean for you. ...
Recent industry guidance for fund managers on climate risk disclosure
Fund managers should take note of recent guidance published by the Financial Services Council, which provides a set of baseline expectations for the investment management industry's approach to making net zero targets, ESG product labelling and other climate risk disclosure considerations. ...
Allens advises Kiland on world's largest biochar carbon removal project
Kiland's timber plantations on Kangaroo Island sustained significant damage during the devastating bushfires of 2019-2020. The project is expected to be the world’s largest biochar project with ...
Australia's Net Zero ask of resources and industrial emitters
With the new Australian Government's Net Zero emissions legislation progressing through Parliament, the Government has flagged tough new emissions caps for the resources and industrial sectors. These will have potentially far-reaching implications for both existing emitters and proposed new emission ...
A snapshot of ESG in Vietnam
Environmental, Social and Governance issues continue to create a paradigm shift in the way businesses are run.2022 looks to be another big year in the space, with those slow to adapt getting left behind. We break down key ESG trends to watch for in 2022. ...
Competition and consumer law risks to be aware of in relation to ESG
As businesses continue to focus on ESG it's important to be aware of potential competition and consumer law risks, including misleading environmental claims and anti-competitive industry collaboration. After watching this short Video, you will have a clear understanding of both of these issues and some of the practical steps you can take to prevent these risks. ...
New ASIC guidance on how superannuation and managed funds can avoid 'greenwashing'
Greenwashing in the promotion of managed investment and superannuation funds is one of ASIC's current corporate governance priorities as it continues to 'monitor the market … looking for misleading claims about ESG and sustainability'. ...
An election won on ESG: what does a Labor Government mean for ESG and business?
ESG has become a significant focus for business — both as a key risk and/or opportunity to drive value and growth. With a new Labor Government, ESG is set to remain at the top of the corporate agenda, given a suite of proposed policies that would reframe how businesses grapple with ESG considerations. In this Insight, we provide a snapshot of the Labor Government's roadmap on ESG, and actions businesses can take now to prepare. ...