Business sector has driven shift to ‘values-based capitalism’, Jim Chalmers says
Treasurer hits back at criticism of his essay that championed co-investment and economic inclusion
Jim Chalmers says Australia's business and investment community has driven a shift to values-based capitalism, hitting back at a volley of criticism in some news outlets after the publication of the treasurer's 6,000-word essay championing co-investment and economic inclusion.
Chalmers made the observation on Wednesday while leading a round of consultation with the investment community about a new framework for disclosing climate-related risk. The treasurer participated in a round table convened by the Australian arm of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment initiative.
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