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SSGA Global Index Plus Trust to exclude tobacco, controversial weapons

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... ESG risk and management, Shead said. Tobacco and controversial weapons have been frequent topics of discussion, with low carbon responses as the second most frequent. "We've certainly had plenty of discussion with clients about low carbon - that would ...

Australia/NZ continue to top the ranks in GRESB 2017 real estate review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... global sector: Reduced like-for-like energy consumption by 1.1% - equivalent to 79,827 U.S. homes, Reduced like-for-like carbon emissions by 2.2% - equivalent to 113,000 passenger cars, Reduced like-for-like water consumption by 0.5% - equivalent to ...

Australian companies developing internal carbon price within the next two years: SBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
Around half of Australian businesses providing information to the CDP will be using an internal carbon price within the next two years to help manage climate risk, according to research by Sustainable Business Australia (SBA). Andrew Petersen, CEO ...

Globally, few companies can effectively demonstrate climate risk disclosure: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... and board oversight of climate risk, establishing and disclosing long-term GHG goals, disclosing the average and range of carbon price assumptions, and discussing impacts of scenario planning on long-term capital allocation decisions. "Why did we focus ...

CEFC commits to large-scale solar projects developed by Edify Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... consist of about two million solar panels. Together, the solar farms are expected to abate more than 476,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, and generate enough power for an estimated 73,000 homes. Earlier this year the CEFC committed a total of ...

CEFC lends $32m for construction of green student accommodation project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... the benchmark for building standards in student accommodation, representing an important step toward achieving net zero carbon buildings". The Waymouth Street project will include energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning, energy efficient ...

Vision Super to hire environmental activist to join Climate Action Team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... strategy teams," Rowe said. "Markets are not pricing climate risk in appropriately, so we've already acted to reduce the carbon intensity of our portfolios to protect our members' retirement savings." The position is seeking an "enthusiastic, qualified ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... real enhancement in the way that we consider these complex issues." Also in 2016, CFSGAM has appointed MSCI to provide carbon emissions and fossil fuel data, which CFSGAM will use both internally and for client reporting purposes. This year as well ...

Mining sector showing "signs of progress" on emissions management, face continued risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... in its operational emissions management, reduced exposure to thermal coal and capital allocation in the context of a low-carbon transition," but continues to face continued risk from downstream regulation and changing consumption patterns, according ...

ANZ, NAB join initiative to pilot Task force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... risks by corporates, reflecting the principle of materiality." "Companies must improve reporting on their management of carbon risks and opportunities for their shareholders and banks to make more informed decisions," said Shayne Elliott, CEO of ANZ. ...