Climate change needs to be tackled like COVID-19, says Blackrock boss
The chief executive of the world’s largest asset manager has outlined the strengths and weaknesses of relying on capitalism to solve global crises.
‘Weaponising the share register’: ASX 100 exposed to ‘green shorting’
A UK-based data analytics firm, inspired by epidemiology, is using artificial intelligence to help activist investors maximise profits from short selling stock in companies with poor records on climate change.
Top scientist says APRA climate risk guidance ‘flawed’
Documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show Professor Andrew Pitman AO has warned the prudential regulator its guidance for protecting companies against climate change is at odds with available climate science.
Super funds could use ‘green shorting’ to escalate climate concerns
One of the country’s leading ethical investors says the nation’s $3.3 trillion super industry could adopt “green short-selling” as a tactic to pressure local companies with high carbon emissions to take greater action on climate change.
