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The Australian government passes new climate disclosure law
The law which introduces mandatory climate reporting for large and medium-sized companies marks a major step towards the establishment of a new climate risk disclosure framework for the country. In a statement following the vote in the Senate, Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: “These critical reforms provide investors and companies the clarity and certainty they...
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Western Australian Treasury Corporation Issues Green Bond
In recognition of the growing interest in initiatives with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standpoints and in an effort to advance projects which positively impact climate change and the environment, the Western Australian Treasury Corporation has launched the State’s first green bond. It has successfully raised $1.9 billion and will be a “use of proceeds...
