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Stewart Investors launches emerging markets sustainability fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... that are addressing sustainable development challenges earlier in their lifecycle than in developed economies. "The political and economic environment of each country can vary significantly, and this has a direct impact on companies, so the context in ...

"Dismal" stats for women in ASX leadership roles

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... Australia have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. "These results are a wake-up call, for business leaders, for our political leaders and of course investors," Mostyn said. This year's survey extended beyond the ASX200 to include ASX300 companies ...

Significant cuts to industrial emissions required: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... One is to use mechanism that already exist, the second is to recommend things that could be done without significant political obstacles such as created by the debate around the carbon price, and thirdly, things that would give at least initially organisations ...

Countdown to 2050: the road to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... stage in the minds of investors whether it be net zero ambitions of the investment community or reaction to the evolving political forces in the beginning to reshape the economics around climate."

Calculating the value of green transitions: UBS AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... shareholder's interest and that lack of action leaves shareholders exposed to undesirable risks" he said. "We don't know how the political landscape will shift in the years and decades to come. We want companies to action ambitious plans, but at an optimal ...

Modern slavery, Indigenous heritage, climate change top agenda: Paradice IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Paradice. "The way you treat environment and resources reflects on company management overall," Paradice noted. "The political will is shifting. What was once a vocal minority is growing rapidly and the point is there is belief that change is afoot and ...

Trustees squeezed by competing climate risk pressures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... independent from super funds and advise only on an arm's length basis, as reported by Financial Standard. "This is a very political initiative and it's making it harder for super funds to cost effectively engage with and get the information and be ...

Low-cost, high-reliability road to renewable energy: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 12 APR 2021  |  NEWS
Australia can implement a net-zero national energy market with renewable energy that is both affordable and reliable, but committing to go zero emissions makes little economic sense at this time, according to the Grattan Institute. Grattan Institute ...

Rainmaker tracks gender diversity of ESG super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... obviously takes a multitude of forms, spanning gender diversity, cultural diversity, racial diversity and health and political diversity." As part of this inaugural study, Rainmaker assessed the 57 super funds deemed to be ESG super funds to review their ...

Social license to operate, stakeholder management key governance concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 18 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... focusing on shareholders, and I think this is still very important, but when you think about the current environment, political influence is going to be more invasive than we think. Social factors are impacting on corporations and you need a broader ...