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Social issues and climate dominate engagement: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... COVID-19 pandemic to the systemic risks of climate change, noting "these issues have a material impact not only on your own company, but the economy in general." Social issues such as diversity and inclusion featured in engagements, Colton said, but ...

ESG in fixed income more than green bonds: Daintree

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... characteristics, according to Brad Dunn, Senior Credit Analyst. "We have an extensive checklist we undertake when we evaluate a company or issuance, and that's the first temperature check - to see if they meet the key ESG principles that we want to implement ...

Green loans in "nascent" stage: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... zero targets and transition strategies come to the fore from institutional investors and are increasingly embedded in company business models and capex plans." The first green loan in the region came from New Zealand's power utility Contact Energy ...

MackeyRMS launches ESG Scorecards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... security or fund level, in aggregate across all names within a portfolio, or as a topline data point within individual company or fund tear sheets for reporting purposes. It also allows clients to view real-time ESG status for all portfolio holdings ...

Fund manager creates, hires for ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)," Andre said. "Along with the analysts, she will also help to drive company and market engagements, and ensure Alphinity remains a leading thinker in ESG and SDG matters. "Jacob and Andrey's ...

Asset owner, engagement organisation in ESG hires

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... support the management of the fund's unlisted real estate investments. The analyst will assist with proxy voting and company engagement, and assist asset class teams in the integration of ESG into the investment management process while supporting ...

Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... waste by 2030. Listed companies in the waste management and recycling space welcomed the announcement. Waste management company BINGO Industries said two initiative will directly impact their business - the Recycling Modernisation Fund and the $1.5 billion ...

PRI recgonises leaders for climate reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... through it, so portfolio managers can get that in their dashboards.... It is also an engagement prioritisation tool. If a company comes up with high risks in the value at risk scenario, we can make sure we engage with them around issues like reducing ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... corporates agreed or strongly agreed that engagement with investors on sustainability and ESG issues is beneficial for their company. More than half - 55% - of companies agreed or strongly agreed that a national carbon/energy policy will help them address ...

Governance key concern for AGM season: Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... experienced and skilled to carry out their responsibilities, ensuring executive pay is not excessive and is aligned with the company's performance, and monitoring the costs of additional climate change disclosures against the potential benefits," he ...