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Podcast: Ultra wealthy look to sustainability and impact in an increasingly anti-ESG world with Amanda MacDonald

THE GREENER WAY
According to Amanda MacDonald, high-net-worth investors are increasingly looking to make an impact in their portfolios.

Podcast: The biggest misconception fund managers have about stewardship with Rachel Alembakis

THE GREENER WAY
Today, Rachel Alembakis joins us on the show to discuss her role as stewardship manager at U Ethical.

ESG inflows defy global trends

ROSE MARY PETRASS
New Calastone data has found all Australian equity inflows last year were for ESG-focused equity funds, after 2023 recorded $494.8 million in outflows.

ESG groups scramble to pivot

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More asset managers and banks are dropping like flies from climate-focused initiatives, leaving ESG groups scrambling to stay relevant.

Environmental

Asset managers react to news 2C is 'dead'

ROSE MARY PETRASS   With the Earth breaching 1.5°C, HESTA and Alphinity Investment Management are reconsidering their net zero portfolio alignment methodologies, sector transition pathways, and adaptation to climate change to reduce physical risk.

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS   An open letter led by Fortescue and signed by the likes of Future Super, Ethinvest, and a former RBA Governor, calls on the federal government to phase out fossil fuels.

Governance

Weak whistleblowing protocols risks ethicswashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |    2:32PM   ESG commitments without whistleblowing infrastructure in place risk 'ethicswashing' and enforcement by the regulator, warns global reporting services provider Report It Now.

Execs face shareholder backlash over pay: Georgeson

ROSE MARY PETRASS   The ASX300 experienced heightened shareholder opposition to executive remuneration proposals in 2024 for the second consecutive year, according to shareholder services provider Georgeson.

Corporate Strategy

Consultancies jump on skills gap

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |    2:28PM   Safety company UL Solutions and OpenEngagement, a stakeholder engagement and governance advisory firm, are partnering to help firms prepare mandatory climate reports as consultancies experience growing demand amid a talent shortfall.

ESG groups scramble to pivot

ROSE MARY PETRASS   More asset managers and banks are dropping like flies from climate-focused initiatives, leaving ESG groups scrambling to stay relevant.

Positive Impact

Most popular podcast episodes of 2024

ROSE MARY PETRASS   As we kick off another year in responsible investing, we take a look back at the most popular The Greener Way podcast episodes of 2024.

Most-read articles of 2024

ROSE MARY PETRASS   As we bid farewell to another year in responsible investing, here's a countdown of the most-read articles on FS Sustainability. Which ones did you miss?

Social

Google's DEI dump may tank ESG score

ROSE MARY PETRASS   Google's decision to walk back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives will likely tank Alphabet's ESG score, exclude it from indices and funds, and impact investor demand.

Activist investors set sights on paid parental leave

ROSE MARY PETRASS   The activist shareholder group Sustainable Investment Exchange (SIX) has set its scope on large, listed firms that fail to provide paid parental leave.

Investment

Investors must take a long-term view: Robeco

ROSE MARY PETRASS   Despite murky policy signals - which seem to be shifting day-by-day - the financial industry is still committed to the long arc towards net zero, says Robeco climate and biodiversity strategist Lucian Peppelenbos.

Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN   The family office of Daniel Besen has become an anchor investor in new venture capital firm Climate Tech Partners, investing in "innovative software and hardware companies" accelerating decarbonisation.

Executive Appointments

Green moves: HSBC, ACSI, Minderoo, The Superpower Institute, QLD Office of Social Impact, Terrain NRM

ROSE MARY PETRASS   HSBC has hired a global banking executive for the permanent role of chief sustainability officer.

Cbus hunts for new ESG head

ROSE MARY PETRASS   Talieh Williams has left Cbus after just eight months to be BGH Capital's head of ESG.