RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   The world's third largest asset manager will join Climate Action 100+, the world's largest investor engagement initiative on climate change.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   An industry superannuation fund has cut the carbon emission exposures of its equities portfolios by 40% over the previous year through the introduction of carbon-constrained benchmarks.

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   The management of institutional placements during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a strong topic of engagement during this year's AGM season, according to Dimensional Fund Advisors.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   Australians see society as more ethical than a year ago, but the finance, banking and insurance industries are at the bottom of ethical sectors, according to the Governance Institute of Australia's Ethics Index 2020.

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   The impact of COVID-19 has also hit Australia's progress in reducing food waste, leading to a jump in the amount of food Australian households are throwing out, according to Rabobank Australia.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   Companies in Australia expect an increase in sales as a direct result of efforts to incorporate sustainability in their business, according to a survey from HSBC.

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   Investing in real assets that have positive social and/or environmental impacts means investors gain more than a source of return that is non-correlated to other asset classes.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   As investor demand for funds that demonstrate positive social and environmental impacts as well as financial returns increase, a recently launched impact credit strategy managed by Regnan is outperforming its benchmark.

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   The Victorian state government has committed $5.3 billion to build social and community housing over the next four years, a move that could catalyse impact investment in social and affordable housing.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   More than 70% of global fashion brands around the world could demonstrate at "at least some deliberate positive action" to support vulnerable workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Baptist World Aid

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   An industry superannuation fund has been recognised for its investment leadership and best superannuation fund product in the annual Money magazine Best of the Best Awards.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   A number of fund managers have weighed in on the systemic risks of climate change and their impacts on portfolios, communities and economies. These reports are read with keen interest by many, with asset consultants seeking to analyse that the conclusions from these reports are reflected in managers' policies and processes.

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   Global fund manager DWS Group has established an ESG Advisory Board that will advise the CEO and executive board on the acceleration of its ESG strategy.RACHEL ALEMBAKIS   Impact Investment Group (IIG) has named Amanda Goodman head of capital raising and investor relations.