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Citi, Credit Suisse top ESG RA Awards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... monitions with six nominations each. Social issues included cyber security, employee safety, and payday lending, whilst climate change issues dominated the environmental nominations. Reports covering governance issues such as executive remuneration were ...

Super funds on ESG engagement at ACSI conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... also pointed out that there is a need to engage with members to connect members' concerns with megatrends like climate change, human rights and corporate diversity to actions their funds may be taking. Blicavs said that LGS holds around AU$60 million ...

CFSGAM publishes ninth responsible investment report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) is increasing its disclosure of climate change risks by expressing its exposures to fossil fuels as a percentage of assets under management. Pablo Berrutti,head of responsible investment Asia Pacific ...

Investor groups publish sustainable real estate guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
Global investor networks including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) have published a sustainable research guide covering real estate investments. Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC Sustainable Real Estate Investment - Implementing the Paris Climate Agreement ...

AODP releases 2016 Global Climate 500 Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... into our investment approach." LGS's ranking was derived from its activities, including successful engagement on climate change related issues with Australian companies including BHP Billiton, Westpac, CBA, ANZ, and NAB, launching a proxy voting website ...

Is the electrical utility sector prepared for low-carbon economy?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... threats facing the sector and investor expectations. Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) with support from investor networks in North America (Ceres' INCR) and Australasia (IGCC) has published Investor Expectations ...

Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... exposed sectors and the electricity sector. Emily Gerrard, senior associate, Allens The Labor Party announced its climate change policy this week, with proposals to transition Australia to 50% renewable energy by 2030, increase energy efficiency and ...

Companies advised to stress test climate change scenarios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... policies and legislation to fulfil their commitments, there is also new pressure for companies to examine their own climate change risks and opportunities in light of the intention to cap global warming at 1.5-2C above pre-industrial levels, and to achieve ...

VicSuper establishes Climate Change Steering Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
VicSuper has established a Climate Change and Investments Steering Committee, which will create the superannuation fund's strategy to manage climate change risk across their portfolio. The Climate Change and Investments Steering Committee is headed ...

FlexiGroup prices first green asset-backed security transaction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... avenues linked to clean energy. Green bonds can provide solid returns for investors wanting to contribute to positive climate change solutions. Other issuers can attract green investment support by also identifying and separating investment opportunities ...