LGS audit finds ASX has higher carbon, lower ESG riskBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012 6:52AMLocal Government Super (LGS) has conducted a carbon and ESG audit of its equity portfolios and found that while domestic Australian equities are more carbon intensive, they have a lower ESG risk than international peers. Related News |
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