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LGS publicly discloses proxy voting intentions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
Local Government Super has launched a shareholder voting website that discloses the fund's proxy voting intentions ahead of company shareholder meetings. LGS CEO Peter Lambert "The main objective of the new site is to increase transparency and disclosure ...

CFSGAM reports on transparency, stewardship of assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) has increased the depth and transparency of its responsible investment reporting as part of overall commitments to stewardship principles, according to the fund manager. Pablo Berrutti,head of responsible ...

Video: Fossil Fuel Divestment Exposure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
The Sustainability Report moderated this live panel debate examining the legal and governance issues behind fossil fuel divestment. A superannuation fund's decision around divestment from fossil fuel or high carbon emission intensity assets should be ...

ASX200 ESG reporting improves, but laggards persist: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
ASX200 companies are continuing to improve their sustainability disclosures, but 33% of the index continue to rate in the lowest categories of reporting, according to the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO ...

Local Government Super top AODP index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2015  |  NEWS
Local Government Super once again regained the top position on the global Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) index for their work in managing climate risk, but 85% of the 500 largest asset owners globally are still not adequately disclosing or managing ...

Investor groups publish climate change investment guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2015  |  NEWS
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and its three international counterparts have published a framework for institution investors can use to develop strategies and solutions for addressing their climate change risks. Climate Change Investment ...

AODP, ClientEarth to challenge funds on climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015  |  NEWS
The Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) is partnering with environmental law organisation ClientEarth to launch a project at challenging pension fund trustees and managers around their fiduciary duties to protect investments from the risks of climate ...

BP shareholders pass Aiming for A climate risk resolution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015  |  NEWS
BP shareholders overwhelmingly backed a resolution that has directed the company to provide more information on their strategic management of carbon risks. Resolution 25 was proposed by the Aiming for A coalition, a group of institutional investors ...

Northern Trust opens Australia/NZ asset management office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... Fund. In the Australia/NZ region, Northern Trust manages an AU$220 million global equities, ESG screened mandate for LUCRF Super as well as mandates for New Zealand Super. The firm has also had dialogue with a large client in the Asia Pacific region ...

Louise Davidson appointed ACSI CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... will continue Gordon's impressive contribution to the responsible investment and sustainability debate in Australia." Cbus Super is an AU$30 billion industry superannuation fund. Davidson has worked in her current role at Cbus for six years and also ...