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More than just good ethics: new research links corporate diversity to better investment decisions

New research on Australia’s ASX 300 companies finds that diversity within board committees, particularly in terms of gender, independence, and professional background, leads to smarter and more efficient investment decisions. The study shows that diverse committees make more disciplined and forward-looking choices, linking inclusion directly to better financial performance and long-term value creation.
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27 October 2025

Sustainable Finance Roundup September 2025: Policy, Markets, and Momentum

This month’s sustainability roundup covers Australia’s new 2035 emissions target, ASIC’s final climate disclosure guidance, and Fortescue’s revised transition plan. It also examines global developments, from ISSB reporting updates and TNFD nature disclosures to Woodside’s gas extension, rising physical climate risks, and evolving ESG policy debates shaping corporate and investor responses.
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20 October 2025

The Real Tragedy of the Horizon

Mark Carney’s “tragedy of the horizon” warned that markets would act too late on climate risks. A decade later, this article argues that framing climate change as a financial risk has misdirected efforts—what’s needed now is coordinated action to create investable markets, especially in emerging economies.
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13 October 2025

Is the Atlantic Overturning Circulation Approaching a Tipping Point?

This article explores whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is nearing salt-transport and convection-driven tipping points, synthesising paleo records, modern “cold blob” and Gulf Stream evidence, and model uncertainties. It warns of heightened risk of abrupt climate shifts; rainfall belt changes, European extremes, coastal sea-level rise, arguing for rapid emissions cuts.
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6 October 2025

Understanding investment and sourcing through smallholder supply chains

This article examines how ten major consumer goods companies engage with smallholder farmers, highlighting sustainability risks, deforestation concerns, and gaps in corporate commitments. It also identifies best practices and opportunities to strengthen smallholder supply chains for improved resilience and sustainability.
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29 September 2025

Best of August 2025: Sustainable Finance Reads

A curated roundup of August 2025’s best articles on sustainability, climate, and market trends from leading industry voices.
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19 September 2025

University of Melbourne's Sustainable Finance Futures Forum 2025 Companion: Resources and Readings

This article provides curated, complimentary resources for the Sustainable Finance Future Forum 2025's sessions. They are designed to support deeper engagement with the topics discussed.
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15 September 2025

RIAA Conference Aotearoa NZ 2025 Companion: Resources and Readings

This article provides curated, complimentary resources suggested by the session/workshop panel members and Altiorem's team, to accompany each session of the RIAA Aotearoa New Zealand 2025 Conference. They are designed to support deeper engagement with the topics discussed.
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15 September 2025

60 percent of the world’s land area is in a precarious state

This new research maps biosphere integrity risks, quantifies planetary boundary transgressions, and outlines implications for climate policy.
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8 September 2025

Holding the Line: A Playbook for ESG Leadership in Hostile Terrain

This article guides professionals through ESG backlash, strategic clarity, resilience practices, and leadership principles for sustainable business.
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2 September 2025

Where there’s political will, there’s a way to stop tropical deforestation, study finds

This article highlights political will, civil society pressure, and corporate action as key drivers reducing tropical deforestation.
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26 August 2025

We need a revolution in environmental communications (commentary)

This article urges rethinking environmental communication, favouring clear language, emotional storytelling, and collaborative narratives over fear or blame.
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22 August 2025

Best of July 2025: Sustainable Finance Reads

A curated roundup of July 2025’s best articles on sustainability, climate, and market trends from leading industry voices.
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15 August 2025

Making sense of climate transition planning

This article clarifies climate transition planning, key definitions, evolving frameworks, and practical steps for Australian companies.
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14 August 2025

Social media’s social license: Why teen wellbeing is becoming a material risk

This article analyses social media’s risks to teen wellbeing, rising regulation, and the financial implications for investors and ESG.
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7 August 2025

Heat domes and flooding have nearly tripled since the ’50s

This article explores how climate change is amplifying jet stream patterns, driving extreme heat, wildfires, and stalled weather events.
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1 August 2025
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