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Call for finance sector regulation
Wednesday 7 Apr 21 10:00am
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NEW REGULATIONS requiring the financial sector to disclose the greenhouse gas emission of their investment portfolios are needed, the Sustainable Business Network says in its submission to the Climate Change Commission.
The SBN, which represents 600 business, says the government should also have a more robust plan for disinvestment in high emitting industries and sectors.
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