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Low-cost, high-reliability road to renewable energy: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 12 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... meantime can be replaced with renewables. It's not a free ride, it needs to be backed up, but it can be done with virtually no impact on cost and you're almost getting emissions reduction for free." The report Go for net zero: A practical plan for reliable ...

Rainmaker tracks gender diversity of ESG super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... Sonya Sawtell-Rickson. "It's important as an organisation we live the change we want to see," said Mary Delahunty, head of impact at HESTA. "We're committed to improving diversity, and to maintaining our gender diversity and look to amplify the positive ...

Investors confident in Australian renewables sector: MinterEllison

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... saying their current level of investment will remain unchanged. Half of the respondents reported that COVID-19 is having no impact on their investment strategy. Domestic investors are the most confident, with 83% indicating they will increase their investments ...

NAB participates in £300 million sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
National Australia Bank has taken part in the first syndicated Sustainability Linked Loan to a UK-based not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. NAB, along with Barclays, MUFG, and Santander UK, are providing a new £300 million ...

Coles sets net zero target with absolute emissions reductions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... voluntary standards. "In our annual reports and TCFD report and in our sustainability strategy, we're acknowledging the impact of climate change and the fact that we are conscious of the risks and opportunities to our business, and we will manage ...

ESG investing growing strongly in Asia: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... energy consumption from renewables and non-fossil fuels, from 15% to 78%. Carbon emissions reduction could also profoundly impact heavy and energy-intensive industries such as steel and cement production. These industries will need to innovate or face ...

AustralianSuper adds sustainable ETFs to platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... was also put on the platform. "Both superannuation and retail investors want to invest in products which have a positive impact and are socially responsible," said Arian Neiron, VanEck's CEO and managing director - Asia Pacific. "Both ESGI and GRNV ...

When ESG improvement comes at a cost: MFS Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... minimum wage, from the current federal minimum of U$7.25/hour to potentially US$15/hour. Wilson noted that in analysing the impact of a rise in the minimum wage on the retail sector, some retailers will be able to adapt because of competitive advantage ...

Green bond boom, but investors look to value proposition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... different types." But there is strong demand coming from investors who are seeking the co-benefits of green bonds. "Some may be impact funds, where they're seeing that the use of proceeds are going to a green project," he noted. "Other investors ...

Macquarie Asset Management joins net zero initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... urgent. As a global asset manager, we have a responsibility and opportunity to invest to deliver positive and sustainable impact for everyone." The asset manager signatories have committed to set interim targets for 2030, consistent with a fair share ...