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QBE, Suncorp among global insurers exiting coal: Unfriend Coal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... transition to low-carbon economy. "We start with a do no harm agenda, starting with coal, which is the largest source of CO2 emissions," Bosshard said. But given insurers' own understanding of climate risks; they should play a leading role in reorienting ...

ESG engagement key to small cap value: Perennial Value Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... [Sustainable Development Goal] inspired - they typically fall into healthcare, education, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, clean water and those types of things.... "We're careful to not invest in things where we think there's reputational ...

Australian Ethical questions calls for limits on environmental activism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... are talking about expanding their fossil fuel activity, rather than talking about how to transition to a zero carbon emissions future," Palmer said. "Then you have people and organisations who are challenging companies on that. They're asking questions ...

Capgemini evaluates state of energy markets, pressures in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... climatic extremes increasing the pressure on the government to focus on climate change policies, in the backdrop of global emissions increases over 2018 and coal, oil and gas remaining the cornerstone of growing energy consumption, according to Capgemini. ...

AMP Capital launches 2030 ESG strategy for real estate business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... that have green credentials, and from a practical perspective, buildings that reduce their exposure to waste, carbon emissions and water risks. "Then there are intangibles around staff at AMP Capital - having a green product, and being a sustainable ...

Wilderness Society links deforestation to beef production, supply chain risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... Our assessment is that plant-based food has a far lower impact than animal agriculture, from a land use, water use and emissions perspective."

Quantitative managers test ESG data as stand-alone factor in strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... BlackRock research across the MSCI World index that demonstrates that companies that have the highest rate of carbon emissions reductions also demonstrate outperformance. According to the report, Sustainable investing: a "why not" moment "global companies ...

First State Super on Climate Action 100+, engagement, and fund strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... world's largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters to improve climate performance and ensure transparent disclosure of emissions. First State Super is one of a group of Australian signatories. "We identified early that being part of a collaborative engagement ...

Sustainalytics rates unmanaged ESG risk in ASX200

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... comply and improve their performance." A second area of thematic focus is climate risk. Sustainalytics notes "Australia's emissions-intensive economy, policy vacuum and renewables boom create a complex set of risks and opportunities for investors," and ...

Sustainable practices can yield sustainable profits: Calvert

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... firms may attempt to adopt best-practice from industry leaders. Operational efficiencies that lead to more favourable emissions data have the dual ability to improve the bottom line and brand positioning of the company as these issues remain top-of-mind ...