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ASX100 ESG underperformers in global manager's crosshairs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... and hold them accountable. We think that might be more effective than an advisory vote." SSGA has also identified human capital management as a material engagement going forward. This covers issue of diversity and inclusion, occupational health and safety ...

Assessing ambition of green bonds: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... intentions around green bonds have evolved over the past decade from industry-led guidelines such as the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles and the Climate Bonds Initiative, towards regulation and legal definitions ...

BlackRock hires former AMP Capital head to ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... Emily Woodland as one of two co-heads of Blackrock Sustainable Investing (BSI) for Asia Pacific. Woodland was formerly AMP Capital's head of sustainable investment, a role she held from 2018 until last year. In her former role, she led AMP Capital's ...

BlackRock, Temasek form partnership to invest in decarbonisation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... and Temasek will form an investment partnership that will seek to commit a combined US$600 million in late stage venture capital and early growth private equity with a focus on decarbonisation solutions. The investment partnership, Decarbonization Partners ...

NAB participates in £300 million sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... across England, is rebalancing its portfolio focused more on financially benefiting from long-term stability from debt capital markets that will underpin its ambitious growth plans. Barclays acted as global coordinator on the transaction and National ...

Macquarie Asset Management joins net zero initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... in the Net Zero Assets Managers Initiative sends a further signal to the Australian and New Zealand markets that global capital is swinging behind a net zero emissions and resilient future." "The asset management industry plays an important role as an ...

Say on climate a "milestone moment" for ASX companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... clearer, more transparent comparisons of targets and how they will be implemented through executive remuneration, future capital expenditure and other issues. As of publication, the boards of Oil Search, Rio Tinto, Santos and Woodside Energy have all ...

ASX companies under the spotlight for global investor engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... manager outlined its key engagement priorities for 2021, including board quality and effectiveness, climate and natural capital, and company impacts on people. BlackRock's sustainability engagement priorities are carried out on a global basis, which ...

Companies making net zero commitments they need to keep: investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... medium-term (2026-2035) GHG reduction target(s); short-term (up to 2025) GHG reduction target(s); decarbonisation strategy; capital allocation alignment; climate policy engagement, including corporate climate lobbying; climate Governance, and meeting ...

$150 million impact fund to target small companies for investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... launching a $150 million impact fund to invest in small and medium-sized Australian businesses. Growth equity investor Beckon Capital is developing a fund to invest in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that provide financial return and demonstrable ...