This year's Global 100 rankings of the most sustainable corporations has revealed an ongoing correlation between environmental business and high returns, with Australian logistics operator, Brambles continuing its climb up the table despite increasing competition.
The Council representing Australia's four top financial regulators has given "in-principle support" for the local adoption of global sustainability and climate disclosure reporting standards.
Apple is avoiding aluminium from smelters that rely on electricity from fossil fuel-fired generators and aspires to end its reliance on newly-mined metals.
A global taskforce has unveiled draft recommendations on climate-related financial disclosures, ahead of presenting the final version to G20 leaders next July.
In a sustainability report released today, rail freight company Aurizon says Australia's share of the globally-traded coal market would grow if the world limits warming to no more than two degrees.
Investors need to know how companies plan to retain value in a net-zero emissions economy, says carbon economist Nicholas Stern in a submission to the global taskforce that is developing corporate disclosure guidelines.