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Neuberger Berman closes $280m private equity impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... as it generally does with other impact strategies in the firm. "We're identifying the companies up front where the business model and impact go hand-in-hand," Signori said. "We do work on our end to build out an evidence base, conduct research and ...

Science-Based Targets an indicator of future climate action: Federated Hermes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... looking out long term, those are the types of companies that are going to identify transition risk as a potential risk to business and will focus on decarbonisation process as a way to manage that risk." This plays out in securities selection in fixed ...

Post-COVID economic recovery "once in a generation opportunity"

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... and public opinion research, case studies and expert opinions to come up with a list of priorities for investment by business and government. "People want to be happy, they want jobs, they want their communities to feel strong, and they want social capital ...

FY22 budget proposes "technology not taxes" for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... investment signals have been put off at least for now. "Australia needs carbon market reforms to guide investments so business rather than the taxpayer becomes the primary driver in emission reductions." Frydenberg also announced nearly $60 million in ...

First Sentier launches unit for sustainability research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... more responsible investment practices, said Takayuki Yasuda, chief executive, asset management and investor services business Unit at the Trust Bank. "Investors today are, more than ever, seeking independent and robust research that not only increases ...

FTSE Russell hires Jo Saleeba to head sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... product teams to expand the offering for local investors." Meanwhile, FTSE Russell has also hired Martin Orro as head of business development, Pacific. Orro will focus on leading the expansion of FTSE Russell's business in the Pacific. "I am delighted ...

APRA to conduct climate vulnerability assessment on banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... financial system and economy to climate-related risks; and boost understanding of how institutions might adjust their business models in response to different climate scenarios," Byres said. "Our goal is to better identify and measure the links between ...

Property fund inks multi-billion dollar sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... participants on the initiative. Bassett linked this activity to ISPT's "team approach" to embedding ESG through the business. The SLL targets are tied to ISPT's ESG strategy to 2025. In environmental KPIs, the loans will be linked to achievements ...

ARENA commits more than $100 million to clean hydrogen projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has approved more than $100 million towards three commercial-scale renewable hydrogen projects. ARENA will provide up to $42.5 to Engie Renewables Australia Pty Ltd (Engie)'s 10 MW electrolyser project ...

Australian Retailers Association appoints director of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... strengthen our resources in this important space working on initiatives that can deliver sustainable outcomes for customers, business and government," Zahra says. "Jason is one of the country's most experienced retail sustainability experts and he will ...

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Green Moves: ACSI, PRI, HOPE Housing

ELIZABETH FRY
PRI chief executive steps down, while ACSI strengthens its ESG team with a Greenfluence founder and HOPE Housing hires a director to raise capital.

Industry fund dumps sustainable option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
Prime Super will remove the SRI Balanced option from its investments lineup, citing its poor performance.

Proposals against ESG, DEI to increase: Proxy advisor

MATT TOLEDO
Shareholder engagement is likely to change this year, ISS-Corporate says.

Australians reject net zero targets, polling claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
New polling suggests Australians are still not convinced a move to net zero is in their best interests, much preferring the government focus on affordability and reliability.

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