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MSCI Barra purchases data analytics firm Carbon Delta

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
MSCI subsidiary MSCI Barra (Suisse) SA rl is purchasing Zurich-based environmental fintech and data analytics firm, Carbon Delta AG. Carbon Delta is a provider of climate change scenario analysis, and MSCI and Carbon Delta "will create an extensive ...

PRI names six super funds to Leaders' Group for 2019

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... investment officer. "Responsible investment is an integral part of the Fund's overall investment approach and managing environmental, social and governance risks is key to our investment strategy. We believe that competitive long term returns and responsible ...

Emerging markets bring exposure to unmanaged ESG risk: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
Investors in emerging markets are exposed to more unmanaged environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk than in developed markets, according to analysis from Sustainalytics. Martin Vezer, manager, thematic research, Sustainalytics Sustainalytics ...

ACCR files shareholder resolution with BHP over industry associations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... to lead, influence and strengthen standards in relation to various issues, including workplace health and safety, environmental protection, global warming, community engagement, workforce skills and diversity, and measures that support economic growth ...

Retail investors would accept lower returns for ethical performance: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... of those aged 41-50 agreed, and 55% of over 60s agreed. Young investors are significantly more likely to consider environmental concerns than other age groups. Women are more likely to prioritise many, but not all, factors - women shareholders are more ...

Amundi launches Amundi Funds Multi-Asset Sustainable Future

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... companies violating human rights, labour rights, or using child labour ; general business malpractice and controversial environmental practice. Amundi then selects companies with the best ratings under their proprietary ESG rating policy, paired with ...

Companies increase ESG reporting, but "glaring gaps" remain: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
A greater number of ASX listed companies are providing more information around environmental, social and governance (ESG) material issues, but "glaring gaps" remain, particularly around workplace fatality statistics, according to research from the Australian ...

QIC Shopping Centre Fund issues $300m certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... plant and equipment, and installing LED lighting, generates strong commercial outcomes, as well as reducing our environmental footprint. "This is why we have been on a pathway of environmental performance enhancement as we continue to evolve our assets ...

Regnan reports depth, impact of engagement in 2019

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory specialist Regnan held engagements with 54 companies during the 2019 financial year, and reported that 88% of those engagements demonstrated progress. Alison Ewings, engagement program manager, Regnan ...

HNW, UHNW "do not deeply consider ESG issues": Crestone wealth report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
High net worth (HNW) and ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals "do not deeply consider environmental, social or governance (ESG) issues in their investment decisions," according to the findings of the Crestone/CoreData 2019 State of Wealth Report. ...