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.
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.
Victoria's top sustainability advisor has warned that the state's biodiversity is in decline on multiple fronts, in a new 'state of the environment' report.
Australia should mandate more stringent carbon controls on companies and vehicles, and strengthen policies on biodiversity, waste and chemicals, according to the OECD.