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Climate debate shifts gears after Trump win: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... It is this steadfast optimism that attendees grabbed with both hands and went into the day with a revitalised sense of purpose. This revival followed a morning 'counselling' session courtesy of Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of the Investor Group ...

As water rises, insurer swims against tide

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... credit highlights the essential role that mutual partnership plays with our clients in our work together to protect their purpose and drive risk out of their organisation," said Malcolm Roberts, FM chair and CEO. "The resilience credit represents a unique ...

BNP Paribas shutters EARTH Trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... assets while the underlying fund had $21 million. "Under these circumstances, we believe the fund can no longer meet its purpose. Therefore, we consider the best course of action is to bring about the timely closure of the fund," Equity Trustees said. ...

Misleading ads rampant for sustainability jobs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... ESG extension of the finance department. "If you take a genuine sustainability professional who is generally driven by purpose and they're concerned about the state of the planet... and they want to wake up in the morning and go to work and be able to ...

CareSuper ousts ESG policies in merger

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... exclusion criteria, portfolio emissions baseline, emissions reduction roadmap and interim targets, to ensure they are "fit-for-purpose" for the merged fund's portfolio. The following will be dropped: 15% portfolio allocation to impact investing by ...

Quinbrook closes clean energy capital raise at $3bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Origin-contracted Queensland battery called the Supernode Storage Project. The fund is also invested in US biogas producer Purpose Energy, and Project Severn, a UK company that offers a type of power generator providing grid support called a synchronous ...

AustralianSuper, HESTA acquire majority stake in housing developer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... this, super funds can play an important role in responding to the current housing supply crisis while delivering on our purpose for members," Schroder said. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey, meanwhile, noted that Australia's housing shortage impacts ...

Responsible investing pro moves company-side

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives, and I am happy that I can play a part in working towards that purpose. "The role itself will be varied and challenging, and a great opportunity for me to move from the investor side to the company ...

UBS nabs ex-UOB sustainability lead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... [approximately] 130 social impact and philanthropy experts in [approximately] 22 locations around the globe. "We live our purpose of connecting people for a better world through building of sustainable partnerships and focus on tackling the most pressing ...

Fintech group nabs ESG lead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... investors, with a sustainable lens." Automic ESG Principal, Steve Morgan commented on the reason for the appointment. "Our core purpose is to help companies manage ESG compliance and reputational risks and tap into opportunities that drive growth, lower ...