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Permanent disablement claims for mental health explodes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Total and permanent disability (TPD) claims because of mental health for Australians aged 30 to 40 increased by 732% over the past decade, according to a new report by KPMG, commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). Although the ...

Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has finally tackled the complex issue of nature and human rights in the first comprehensive framework published last week. The UN-convened initiative says more investors and companies are ramping up nature ...

Future Group ramps up screening

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
GuildSuper, Child Care Super, and smartMonday have not been marketed as sustainable funds in the past, however going forward their international equities portfolio contains no investments in fossil fuels, weapons, nuclear energy, and gambling. For tobacco ...

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
NZ responsible investing grew 14% to $294 billion in 2023 with Mint Funds, Milford, NZ Super, and Harbour AM leading the way, according to Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Rachel Tinkler, head of responsible investment for Mint ...

Green moves: Fremantle Seaweed, Impact&ble, Emmi, Petuna Aquaculture

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
A climate risk institute has scooped up Altius Asset Management co-founder, meanwhile a company cutting methane from cow burps nabs Ethical Partners' former head of stewardship. Altius Asset Management co-founder Bill Bovingdon has been named the ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
From local community projects to large scale enterprises, this year's winners represent a diverse range of business sectors. "Each of these winners demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that serves as a model for others," said Graz van Egmond ...

Funds SA loses ESG executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
The director of responsible investment Joel Quintal will depart Funds SA in December after more than five years with the $46 billion corporation. Quintal is returning to Norfolk Island to spend more time with his family. "In time I may look for opportunities ...

Green investors face short-term bumps

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Sustainability trends will stay the path despite short-term challenges, according to the latest prediction from an international sustainable asset manager. Robeco's outlook on sustainable investing finds ongoing global economic headwinds have caused ...

Perpetual reveals decade of philanthropy insights

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Perpetual, for the first time, has laid bare a decade's worth of data, unveiling insights into the philanthropic and charity sectors. In a special edition of its annual philanthropy insights report, the wealth manager said despite incremental changes ...

Green moves: Westpac, Care Super, BlackRock, Quinbrook, Ortec, CAA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
One of the biggest moves this month: Fiona Wild will leave BHP to become Westpac's chief sustainability officer, according to news reports. This comes as Anthony Miller prepares to take over as CEO in December replacing Peter King. The current acting ...