About | Mentor | Nithya Iyer

Nithya Iyer

Nithya Iyer is an independent researcher and consultant with over ten years experience working on various projects across the Australian responsible investment industry.

PROFILE

My time in the responsible investment industry has included lead and collaborative roles in thematic ESG analysis, RI policy and advocacy, and thought leadership for key financial services organisations including the Australian Council for Superannuation Investors, the Financial Services Council and Responsible Investment Association Australasia.

RECENTLY REVIEWED BY NITHYA IYER

Climate risk disclosure by Australia’s listed companies

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

30 September 2018

Due to the foreseeable risk of climate change that companies face today, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has conducted a surveillance project examining climate risk disclosure of companies in the ASX-300. ASIC's report sets out findings and high-level recommendations for listed companies and their directors on climate risk disclosure.

RECENTLY PUBLISHED BY NITHYA IYER

How can investors help prevent corporate policy capture?

Preventable Surprises

24 May 2021

This project aims to make corporate political capture a central component of investors’ approach to ESG stewardship and integration. It leverages information on the state of play for key sectors and shares lessons learned from past investor engagements, including a 12-step process for ESG investors to address negative corporate lobbying.

Winning without win-win? Recommendations on financial market strategies for biodiversity and nature

Preventable Surprises

19 July 2021

Expert recommendations for investors regarding financial market strategies to address urgent risks in biodiversity and nature, including examples of meaningful market actions and critique of 'win-win' thinking in investment decision-making. Recommendations drawn from a private cross-sectoral dialogue hosted by Preventable Surprises in February 2021.

Global corporate green investment and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: How green bonds can help close the funding gap

Corporate Knights - Climate Bonds Initiative

6 March 2019

This research identifies the potential for increased green bond issuance to support the green investment needs of large global publicly traded companies across all sectors. Comparing companies’ business as usual (BAU) to pathways aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), case studies illustrate how green bonds can support transitions to low-carbon business models.

RECENTLY POSTED BY NITHYA IYER

Investing in Australian Livestock Agriculture: With strong headwinds closing in, do the risks outweigh the rewards?

11 August 2022

For investors in Australian livestock, significant headwinds have begun closing in; a changing climate, the spread of animal borne diseases, the rise of antibiotic resistance, animal welfare concerns, and the growth in alternative protein markets all point to a future fraught with uncertainty.