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Sustainable Digitalisation Project to set goals for real estate and cities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... the fourth is around putting it into practice in our organisations, institutions and assets, and the fifth is around strategy going forward and a policy platform. "We are crossing a line in the evolution of our cities, or businesses, our government ...

Incorporating climate risk into investing, finance, and insurance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
This article first appeared on sister site Industry Moves Rade Muslin is a climate risk expert from the US who has worked with governments, businesses, and the farm industries to address the risks that come from extreme ecological events. He shares ...

AMP Capital launches 2030 ESG strategy for real estate business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
AMP Capital has launched its 2030 ESG strategy for its real estate business, addressing climate change, waste, biodiversity, social impact, accessibility and supply chain sustainability. Chris Nunn, head of sustainability, real estate, at AMP Capital ...

Wilderness Society links deforestation to beef production, supply chain risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
A new report from the Wilderness Society shows that 73% of all deforestation in Queensland is linked to beef production, calling on Australian companies to assess their exposures to deforestation in the beef supply chain. The Wilderness Society conducted ...

HESTA allocates $200m to healthcare property mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... large scale commercial or retail property investments we have in the portfolio," Sawtell-Rickson said. "We believe the strategy and approach we will take through this mandate and our strong connections and knowledge of the sector will unlock opportunities ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... quality. "One of the key advantages of using quantitative strategies to integrate ESG is that in a quantitative based strategy, it's very easy to customise and make specific financial requirements," said Machiel Zwanenburg, portfolio manager, Robeco. ...

Colonial First State launches Baillie Gifford Global Stewardship Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... Australian intermediary market, while building on a decade long relationship," Tait said. "Since launching our flagship equity strategy in Australia last year, we have experienced strong investor demand for this stock-driven, high performance fund. We ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
In the midst of an AGM season in which several Australian listed companies are facing shareholder resolutions related to climate risk disclosure and management, First State Super, one of the signatories to the Climate Action 100+ coalition, reflects ...

GSSB seeks new business enterprise member for governance body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
The Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), the governance body for the GRI Standards, is looking for a new member representing business enterprises. GSSB is seeking a person "of high integrity from the private sector, with in-depth knowledge ...

Millennials prioritise long term returns, fees in investment funds: Calastone

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... consideration (59%) followed closely by the reputation of the fund or firm (58%). Transparency of the firm's investment strategy was also an important selection consideration, at 57%. These results were pronounced among millennials already invested. ...