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Call for education on difference between sustainable, impact investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... "If you take the sustainable investment process, fundamentally, it's about meeting present needs without compromising future generations in terms of what you're investing in," he said. "That's an important starting option, and one that by ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... worker rights/modern slavery are the two most important areas of ESG focus for Australian listed companies in the near future, according to new research from Perennial Value Management. Perennial has released the results of its second annual Sustainable ...

BlackRock details engagement activity in stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... issue of climate risk and disclosures. This evolving mindset is expressed through BlackRock's proxy votes and announced future directions in proxy voting. BlackRock noted that they voted against management over 5,100 votes against directors vs. nearly ...

Strong inflows to sustainable option: Stockspot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... fees on for portfolios under $10,000. Finally many SMSFs are looking for ways to also contribute to a more sustainable future, by aligning their investment strategy to incorporate this". The minimum amount to start investing with Stockspot is $2,000. ...

Solar financier to issue certified green ABS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... marry solar and storage combinations at both consumer and national level. This new transaction from Brighte points to that future." NAB has participated in a number of transactions in green finance, issuing one of the first Certified Bonds In 2014. They ...

Opinion: Australian super funds could benefit from US ESG policy move

RAEWYN WILLIAMS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... how climate change action (and responsible investing overall) delivers investment risk and return rewards to current and future generations of retirees. This would make Australian super funds that champion climate change action unlikely beneficiaries ...

Coles signs Queensland renewable energy deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... the certainty they need to invest and we look forward to growing our partnerships with renewable energy providers in the future." Providing competitively-priced clean energy to Coles allows CleanCo to create growth and jobs in south-west Queensland associated ...

Governance Institute backs recommendations for virtual AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... business practice. Eight years ago, then- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer David Bradbury held an inquiry on the future of the AGM, but wholesale changes were not implemented as a result of that inquiry. "Virtual AGMs make sense - not just technology ...

ARENA, CEFC changes open door to CCS, hydrogen investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... portion of the $2 billion Climate Solutions Fund. ARENA will also gain $193 million for a clean technology grants hub for future initiatives. The Boards of ARENA and CEFC will continue to be accountable for individual investment decisions, the government ...

Climate change to bring more frequent, intense weather: IAG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... to support very severe cyclones in that area, how is that environment changing under climate change to date and into the future." The modelling suggests that cyclones will also move south towards regions that typically haven't experienced these types ...