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South32 will this year do a gap analysis to assess its readiness for the TNFD nature risk disclosure framework, and acknowledges two of its major facilities face significant challenges in reducing emissions.

The global alliance developing a TCFD-style disclosure regime for nature impacts and dependencies has released a draft version of its recommendations.

Investors are preparing to launch a nature equivalent of the powerful global Climate Action 100+ alliance, and have warned Australian companies that their biodiversity disclosures are inadequate.

In a shift that will have ramifications for many of its customers, Westpac has signalled the management of nature-related risks is an issue of rising concern.

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After last year becoming the first buyer of Reef Credits, HSBC bank has teamed with the Nature Conservancy Australia to plan the world's first issuance of a nature-focused "blue bond".

A new pilot program will enable farmers who plant native species to generate dual income streams in recognition of the biodiversity and carbon abatement benefits.

Carbon offsets company CO2 Australia has emerged as the biggest winner in round one of Queensland's Land Restoration Fund, receiving $33.63 million out of $91 million awarded.

A global nature and carbon alliance that includes BHP, BP, Chevron and Woodside today suggested the Australian government underpin a new public-private fund investing in regional projects.

Brambles today announced sustainability targets that aim to ensure the benefits of its activities exceed any impacts, through its entire value chain.