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Experts cynical of Adani outcome under Trump

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... market reacted to the allegations with Indian Adani listed stocks down 12-22%, and more than $20 billion of paper shareholder wealth was erased from the collective Adani group on the back of the announcement. GQG Partners, which invests approximately ...

Mega asset manager defends OECD complaint

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... rights harms and since 2019 has increased its investments in these companies by [US]$519 million... and is a top-10 shareholder in each of the 20 companies." Of the asset manager's holdings in 20 companies in the palm oil, pulp/paper, soy, cattle, timber ...

World Bank exit policy gets thumbs up from local experts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... either directly, or in collaboration with other stakeholders. Financiers can also use proxy voting rights, and support shareholder resolutions where appropriate. "Financiers do have leverage to bring to the table," she said. "Having a clear policy/guidelines ...

Activist platform launches full share trading

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Shareholder advocacy firm Sustainable Investment Exchange (SIX) has launched a new platform for ethical share trading. Until now, the company acted as a shareholder activism platform. Now investors can buy shares in ASX300 companies and a range of ETFs ...

Green Moves: NorthStar Impact, Aboriginal Investment NT, Care Super

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
A former Australian Ethical exec has circled back to the responsible investing space, meanwhile an energy giant's top science expert quits in protest over alleged unsubstantiated net zero claims. Former Australian Ethical CIO David Macri has left Mason ...

HESTA red flags MinRes for governance failures

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... monitoring. The engagement escalation framework considers voting against director elections, supporting or filing shareholder resolutions, and considering divestment where HESTA deems there's inadequate progress in addressing risks. Blakey said ...

Australia leads in greenwashing lawsuits

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... and the future financial viability of heavy emitters, information accuracy is king, argues ACCR, a major Australian shareholder advocacy organisation. "Investors need complete, open, and honest information relating to a company they have or are considering ...

Podcast: Director's guide to climate governance, reporting, and shareholder activism with Mark Rigotti and Anna Gudkov

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... episode, we delve into the evolving responsibilities of company directors in managing ESG risk, the growing influence of shareholder activism on climate action, and the critical role boards play in navigating these complex dynamics. Tune in to learn ...

UniSuper defends APA stake amid member backlash

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... Darwin, the site has been touted as a significant economic opportunity, estimated at $10 billion. UniSuper is a 9% shareholder of APA Group - an ASX-listed energy infrastructure business that owns and/or operates a $25 billion portfolio of energy assets ...

Executives urge Canberra to move faster

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
Aussie executives unanimously believe in their companies' ability to grow while reducing greenhouse gas emissions but want Canberra to move faster, according to Deloitte. The professional services firm's annual CxO Sustainability Report, which ...