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BetaShares' Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF certified by RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... the index methodology for the ETF. Facebook used to be part of the index "on the basis of its strong global leadership on carbon emission metrics (which are nearly 80% better than its industry peers) as well as its responsible advertising and other policies," ...

CEFC provides $90m in financing to Mirvac for residential clean energy initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... energy and energy efficiency measures from day one, these new homes can provide a lifetime of lower energy costs and lower carbon emissions for their residents. "Australians are world famous for our adoption of rooftop solar. When we use solar energy ...

Legg Mason's Western Asset removes tobacco, cluster munitions from bond funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... United Nations-supported Principles of Responsible Investing In 2016, Legg Mason received an A rating from not-for-profit Carbon Disclosure Project for its commitment to climate disclosure and overall climate performance. Legg Mason has been reporting ...

Russell Investments to implement new material ESG score methodology

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... to incorporate the new material ESG scoring strategy in its decarbonisation strategy, which I the foundation for its low carbon investment funds. The funds are available in several markets, including Australia. "We're in the process of integrating this ...

Acorns Grow Australia to launch superannuation product

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... introduced a number of new features to its app over the last 12 months including Little Acorns, a savings tool for children, carbon offsetting and the introduction of an ethical investing portfolio. The ethical investing portfolio is a diversified option ...

NAB sheds light on process of issuing green RMBS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... head of group funding, NAB NAB has issued the Class A1-G Notes, which have been certified by the CBI as meeting the Low Carbon Buildings criteria. The Class A1-G Notes were part of the larger $2 billion Residential Mortgage Backed Securitisation, National ...

ANZ prices €750 million bond linked to Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... CEO Statement of Support for the SDGs. ANZ noted that last year, it increased its commitment to fund and facilitate low carbon and sustainable solutions, lifting its original target of $10 billion by 2020, to at least $15 billion by 2020.

CEFC signs agreement with Metro Finance to launch green vehicle finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... purchase low emissions vehicles, including electric vehicles and hybrids. The CEFC is focused on reducing transport-related carbon emission, specifically through tis Sustainable Cities Investment Program, said CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth. "With the Metro ...

NAB issues Australian residential mortgage-backed bond with green tranche

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... Energy Finance Corporation NAB has issued the Class A1-G Notes, which have been certified by the CBI as meeting the Low Carbon Buildings criteria. The Class A1-G Notes were part of the larger $2 billion Residential Mortgage Backed Securitisation, National ...

Green bond issuance from China reached US$37.1 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... bring green finance in China to new heights. Acceleration of existing investment levels is pivotal to the country's low carbon growth path to 2030 and beyond and its impact on international climate targets." HSBC Bank supported the report. "In 2017 ...