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Public Policy
Public policy refers to the actions and decisions taken by governments to address societal issues through laws, regulations, and funding priorities. It shapes the business environment by influencing regulatory requirements, market conditions, and corporate responsibilities. Policies related to taxation, labour laws, environmental regulations, and trade agreements can impact business operations, costs, and investment strategies.
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Hitting the sweet spot: The investment case for solutions to childhood obesity
This report discusses the growing cost to society posed by rising rates of obesity in children and adults. It identifies risks and opportunities for investors created by shifting trends in the food and beverage markets, driven by evolving consumer demands and regulatory changes.
Lifting the lid on fintech: What does new technology mean for a financial system that serves people and planet?
Addresses new developments in financial technology (fintech) through alternative data and explains how fintech has transformed the structure of financial services. Outlines new risks to the finance industry concerning democracy, sustainability, justice and resilience. While exploring opportunities to transform fintech for good through seven principles to guide financial policymaking and regulation.
Time out: Why China's power companies should re-evaluate their coal capex plans
This report examines the trend of Chinese power companies’ increasing capital expenditure into coal power in China, and presents evidence of how it can be a financial risk for investors. It also provides recommendations for investors to engage with company management and apply greater scrutiny to company investments in coal fired power.
Global Steering Group for Impact Investment
The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) is an independent global steering group catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet. GSG seeks to build momentum behind the impact movement towards a resilient and sustainable investment system for the long term.
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
A business school known for its teaching and research which aims to apply interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges. Research focuses on seven themes including conflict and cooperation; creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; culture, ethics and leadership; data-driven decision-making; human decisions and policy design; learning and work; and sustainable development.
International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund is an organisation composed of 190 countries that work in collaboration to ensure the stability of the international monetary system. It engages in global financial and economic affairs to promote growth and sustainability as well as facilitate international trade and cooperation.
Getting to green: Showcasing leading approaches to climate change within the European banking sector
Banks are affected by climate change and have the ability to make an impact through their support and finance of certain industries. Banks must start setting precedent for ambitious climate disclosure. This paper provides recommendations on how banks can align their business models with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Financial Standard
Financial Standard is a media organisation focusing on providing trade news, investment analysis and education for finance industry professionals in Australia. They explore issues affecting various actors and professionals in the investment industry.
The European commission action plan: Financing sustainable growth
The report provides an explanation of the ten reform areas included in the European Commission Action Plan (2018), as well as possible impacts for investors. Four of these actions: taxonomy, disclosure and duties, benchmarks and investment advice were submitted as regulatory proposals to the European Parliament in 2018.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare produces authoritative statistics and information which is publicly accessible. The data is widely used by government, researchers, policymakers and the community to improve policies and services around Australia’s health and welfare.
Clean Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia. It is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation, that represents and works with Australia's leading renewable energy and energy storage businesses, as well as rooftop solar installers, to further the development of clean energy in Australia.
Tobacco: Reviewing the growing financial risks
Addresses the performance declines in the tobacco industry and presents evidence of how it can be a financial risk for investors. It examines industry trends and outlooks in the context of varying future scenarios and provides recommendations to support future investment decisions.
Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement is an agreement between Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that recognises the need to address climate change through adaptation and mitigation measures as a nationally and internationally collaborative effort. Parties agreed to keep global temperature rises to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
2 degrees of separation: Transition risk for oil and gas in a low carbon world
This methodology was developed for the supply side data and demand scenario used in the asset level analysis of oil and gas production in a carbon constrained world. It shows the marginal costs for oil and gas produced by intersecting 2°C demand with supply curves are higher than the currently prevailing prices for those fuels.
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Final report
This is the final report from a four-year, multi-stakeholder/multi-jurisdiction research and engagement exercise. It demonstrates that environmental, social and governance integration is a component of investors' fiduciary duty. In order to fulfill this duty, regulators and policymakers must better understand fiduciaries’ needs and establish policies that support this approach.
Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018: Guidance for reporting entities
Australian Government guidance to entities reporting under the Modern Slavery Act 2018. The guidance provides information on what is modern slavery, how it might impact on reporting entities, what obligations entities have under the Act, and how to report against mandatory criteria using case studies as illustrations.
