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Responsible investment AUM grows, but disclosure lags: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... seeing this strong commitment by investment managers to international norms and conventions - the Paris Agreement, the [Sustainable Development Goals] SDGs, the UN Global Compact. This is really leading to ramping of reporting outcomes and to commitments ...

U Ethical hires two to investments team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... harmonisation pilot phase, the UK's Capital Markets Union and the UN Global Compact - Cities Programme. "I believe that sustainable finance and sustainable infrastructure are key to scaling sustainable impact and that the time is ripe for business, investors ...

Brambles reports progress on 2020 sustainability goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... regions, material supply is always going to be under pressure as consumption increases, so ensuring that there is a sustainable supply of forestry material is essential to the business." The other material impact of climate change that the TCFD process ...

AAIB, Amundi launch climate investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Infrastructure Investment Bank (AAIB) and Amundi will launch an investment framework aimed at informing "targeted sustainable and responsible financing." The AIIB-Amundi Climate Change Investment Framework "translates key objectives of the Paris Agreement ...

Paradice Investment Management appoint head of ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... analyst. While at Ausbil, Varcoe helped to develop a number of ESG focused funds including the winner of the 2020 Lonsec Sustainable Investment Award. Prior to Ausbil, Varcoe was a member of the Royal Australian Artillery in the Australian Defence Force. ...

ESG performance and cannabis

KELLIE JOHNSTON, ANDREA BREWER  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... influenced the importance of ESG issues in today's marketplace. Additional influences include an increased focus on sustainable finance; the development of ESG-focused non-governmental organisation, and an increased global focus on the attainment ...

Why sustainability matters in real estate

CHRIS NUNN  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... tremendous opportunity to lead the way on addressing key environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and support a sustainable future. With access to the necessary technology and insights, along with the knowledge of what is cost effective and ...

Do founder-led listed companies outperform on E, S and G metrics?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... constructing portfolios. Damian Cottier, portfolio manager for Perennial Value Management's Perennial Smaller Companies Sustainable Future Trust, pointed to the resilient nature of the balance sheet at companies with founder-leadership. "On the balance ...

Sustainability, fair trade organisations call for equitable COVID-19 recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand, the Global Compact Network Australia and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Australia, New Zealand and Pacific have issued a five point plan for a post-COVID-19 recovery. The three sustainably and fair ...

HESTA issues Statement on Working with Indigenous Communities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... risk to be well managed in our portfolio," she said. "This has prompted us to renew our focus on ensuring fair and sustainable outcomes for Indigenous communities and companies. Our statement is also something we hope will help other investors and encourage ...