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Regional just transition plan names CEO

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
The taskforce charged with a just transition for the coal workforce names its first boss. Veteran public servant David Shankey is the inaugural CEO for the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA), the government agency focused on ensuring a fair transition ...

Investors welcome Future Made in Australia bills

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Australia's green manufacturing potential is set to be unleashed, with savvy investors poised to reap the rewards from $22.7 billion of incentives. The Albanese government's Future Made in Australia Fund passed Parliament late last week. It will fuel ...

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 ...

Hostplus boosts VC funding for renewable energy tech

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Super fund Hostplus gives the sustainable investment sector a big boost by committing an additional $125 million investment to the IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund. Hostplus added to its existing $310 million investment to bring its total commitment ...

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

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and employee relations at CareSuper. She joined the fund when it merged with Spirit Super in November, which created a A$53 billion (AUM) fund serving 573,000 members. D'Emden was a senior people and culture ...

Super funds set renewables targets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... continued engagement between our sector and the government." This comes as a new research tool from Future Group revealed many super funds' investments are not lining up with the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree target, despite widespread commitments ...

Responsible funds thrive despite greenwash fears: RIAA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... disclosing full portfolio holdings, up 10% from last year. This would be better "if full portfolio holdings disclosure for super funds was introduced as RIAA has been calling for years," Estelle said. "Regulators are rightfully pushing for greater transparency ...

Climate adaptation presents $100bn opp: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... and prepare for this adaptation, then the flow-on impacts our ability to deliver returns for our clients. Equally, your super funds and your retirement are going to be severely impacted." Venture capital for resilience start-ups With this in mind, speakers ...

Supermarket giants lead anti-slavery efforts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... and supply chains. The coalition was launched four years ago with founding investor members First Sentier Investors, Aware Super, AustralianSuper, Fidelity, and Ausbil. IAST APAC comprises 50 investors with AU$12 trillion in AUM, together with the Australian ...

Australia among the leaders in lowering carbon emissions

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... the lowest penetration of coal in the national grid. Besides the government, the investment community - fund managers and super funds - plays a critical role. "The report confirms urgent action is required. The $4 trillion in super has the power to accelerate ...