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QBE makes allocation to impact investment fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... social services and programs to support vulnerable people and communities around the world. In 2018, QBE told FS Sustainability that while QBE is not altering its finical return obligations for the portion of investment funds derived from the Premiums4Good ...

Governance key concern for AGM season: Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... integrated environmental, social and governance considerations into its investment processes, having launched its first sustainability strategy in 2006. Governance remains a key source of analysis for Dimensional, said Bhanu Singh, head of Asia-Pacific ...

BlackRock details engagement activity in stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... maximize long-term shareholder value for our clients." "What we need to do is ensure the long term operational sustainability of the companies that we are invested in," said Iris Davila, Australian head of investment stewardship at BlackRock. "What we ...

Strong inflows to sustainable option: Stockspot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... exposure to fossil fuels." As an online investment adviser, Stockspot's Sustainable Portfolios include a suite of sustainability focused ETFs including the BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (FAIR), BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ...

Woolworths commits to ambitious GHG emissions cuts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... years, with the rollout of solar and energy efficiency programs," said Fiona Walmsley, Woolworths group head of sustainability governance. "We're clear we have a long way to go and will continue our transition to a less energy intensive operation and ...

Head of sustainability salaries revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The average salary for a head of sustainability role in tops $300,000, with women earning slightly more than men, according to research from specialist recruitment agency Talent Nation. Talent Nation collected information from over 200 companies in ...

Positive ESG impact linked to financial performance: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Focusing on listed companies that have stronger performance on sustainability brings positive impacts on the planet and strong financial performance, according to impact investor Melior Investment Management. Melior has published an inaugural Australian ...

Coles signs Queensland renewable energy deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Cain said. Coles is committed to purchasing renewable energy across the country, said Thinus Keeve, Coles chief sustainability, property and export officer. "Long-term agreements like this are a great example of how we are able to reduce our energy costs ...

Wesfarmers director to retire

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... no explicitly ESG-linked agenda items on the Wesfarmers AGM, although the annual report discloses work towards sustainability targets across divisions. In March of this year, Commonwealth Bank and Wesfarmers signed a $400 million three-year bilateral ...

Chronos Sustainability appoints Arisa Kishigami

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Specialist sustainability advisory firm Chronos Sustainability has appointed Arisa Kishigami as a specialist advisor on sustainable investment. Based in Tokyo, Kishigami is an experienced sustainability practitioner. She previously worked for FTSE Russell ...