It’s all about the E, the S and the G
The ageing capitalist naysayers may say nay when it comes to prioritising Environmental, Social and Governance principles, but no one’s listening to them anymore. According to one crusty old bloke who frequented a crusty old bloke’s bar that recently closed its doors permanently, ESG advocates were just a bunch of “tree hugging, women’s libber, do-gooder
The key factor influencing responsible investment
Whether investors are willing to take any perceived trade-offs to support ESG in their investments comes down to generational differences. KATHY SKANTZOS investigates. Research shows there’s an unprecedented acceleration towards responsible investing, with more investors backing environmental, social and governance initiatives through their investments, according to a recent PwC study. Asset managers and institutional investors
Talk but little change at UN climate summit
There was plenty of excitement in the lead-up to, and a fair degree of expectation following, last year’s COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. But this year’s conference slipped by largely unnoticed. COMMENT by JOSH LEWIS The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP27, passed this month, but you would be
‘Urban mining’ for cleaner, greener opportunities
Battery technology is an essential component of the energy transition and push for electric vehicle adoption. But from downstream supply of raw materials to end of life disposal, there are various challenges when it comes to ensuring battery technology is a clean and green option. SIMON SHEPHERDSON talks to Neometals, a company at the forefront
No clichés about these unprecedented times
Here at The Yield, we try to remain on point at every turn. Part of that is sticking to our guns and avoiding clichés, idioms and buzzwords like the plague. Admittedly, a few might slip through to the keeper now and then, but we’ve done our best to steer clear of one dirty little phrase
Country manager leads frontier exploration in Zimbabwe
For Invictus Energy Country Manager Barry Miekle, being a successful leader for the company’s maiden drilling campaign is more than managing businesses. It’s being able to provide much-needed energy to the country he grew up in. KATHY SKANTZOS reports. Invictus Energy’s Country Manager Barry Miekle is a self-proclaimed “proud Zimbabwean”, born and raised in the
Critical role of renewables in battery mineral race
It's one thing to produce critical minerals to fuel a renewable future. But ensuring the process is responsible and sustainable from start to end is a whole different ball game, as Chris Evans from lithium developer Winsome Resources explains. SIGN UP TO THE YIELD
Female leaders and mentorship ‘keys to success’
Having the right mentors was one of the keys to Danielle Bull’s success as she worked her way up the ranks in a male dominated industry. Now the WesTrac General Manager of Operations is paying it forward and was recognised recently as Mentor of the Year in the 2022 Women in Industry Awards. She
From humble beginnings to mastering the finance game
For one of the country’s leading financial advisers, a thwarted career in sport was the redirection he needed to be at the top of his game in wealth management. KATHY SKANTZOS talks to Chris Smith. As a fledgling university graduate with a sports management degree, VISIS Private Wealth Founding Partner Chris Smith had grand