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Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... invest further in advanced recycling infrastructure align perfectly with these initiatives," a spokesperson told FS Sustainability. "In addition, BINGO is likely to benefit from the increased investment in infrastructure as well as the measures aimed ...

Super fund ESG option tops charts with investment returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... issues and opportunities, as a positive screened sustainable option for members," UniSuper said in a statement to FS Sustainability. The Global Environmental Opportunities fund has performed strongly over longer time periods since inception as well - ...

Call for education on difference between sustainable, impact investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... driven by investors who are questioning their investments and how their advisers are thinking about issues like sustainability and impact. "That's important, and to me, the next stage and one that we're moving into more is the impact investing ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... beneficial." The survey found that 90% of corporates agreed or strongly agreed that engagement with investors on sustainability and ESG issues is beneficial for their company. More than half - 55% - of companies agreed or strongly agreed that a national ...

QBE makes allocation to impact investment fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... social services and programs to support vulnerable people and communities around the world. In 2018, QBE told FS Sustainability that while QBE is not altering its finical return obligations for the portion of investment funds derived from the Premiums4Good ...

Governance key concern for AGM season: Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... integrated environmental, social and governance considerations into its investment processes, having launched its first sustainability strategy in 2006. Governance remains a key source of analysis for Dimensional, said Bhanu Singh, head of Asia-Pacific ...

BlackRock details engagement activity in stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... maximize long-term shareholder value for our clients." "What we need to do is ensure the long term operational sustainability of the companies that we are invested in," said Iris Davila, Australian head of investment stewardship at BlackRock. "What we ...

Strong inflows to sustainable option: Stockspot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... exposure to fossil fuels." As an online investment adviser, Stockspot's Sustainable Portfolios include a suite of sustainability focused ETFs including the BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (FAIR), BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ...

Woolworths commits to ambitious GHG emissions cuts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... years, with the rollout of solar and energy efficiency programs," said Fiona Walmsley, Woolworths group head of sustainability governance. "We're clear we have a long way to go and will continue our transition to a less energy intensive operation and ...

Head of sustainability salaries revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The average salary for a head of sustainability role in tops $300,000, with women earning slightly more than men, according to research from specialist recruitment agency Talent Nation. Talent Nation collected information from over 200 companies in ...