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Pengana selects WHEB Asset Management to manage Hunter Hall Global Deep Green Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... challenges faced by people living on the planet in the next few decades and how we can address the social challenges and environmental challenges," Myers said. "Any company that makes it into the portfolio has to earn at least 30% of its revenue from ...

Climate Bonds Initiative analyses disclosure of use of proceeds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... around disclosure, and positive feedback from investors have paved the way to a significant pick up in quality of environmental reporting on Green Bonds."

Nuveen launches two new ESG exchange traded funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... investment manager for TIAA, has recently launched two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track indices employing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Amy O'Brien, managing director and head of Responsible Investment at TIAA Investments ...

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches Environmental Equity Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
BNP Paribas Asset Management Australia has launched the BNP Paribas Environmental Equity Trust. The trust is a "true to label" vehicle that is based on the investment thesis that "population dynamics, resource scarcity, inadequate infrastructure and ...

PRI, Willis Towers Watson partner on megatrends and impact on financial system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... affect and influence the economy, society and environment at large. They include social, technological, economic, environmental and political issues." The PRI is hoping that the report will yield a more complete picture of megatrends, their impact and ...

Man Group appoints Steven Desmyter head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... responsible investment, Desmyter will lead Man Group's" focus on serving its clients' interest in incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations in the investment decision-making process," Man Group said. He will also ...

Pollinate Energy to open operations in fifth city - Kanpur

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Lucknow. The solar lights are intended to replace kerosene lights, which pose a safety risk, are expensive, and pose environmental risks because of kerosene's carbon emissions. Pollinate Energy has a network of 15 micro entrepreneurs, called 'Pollinators' ...

Acorns launches ethical investment portfolio option Emerald Portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Acorns Australia customers can now select the Emerald Portfolio investment to the app, which is designed to meet environmental, social and corporate (ESG) governance standards. The option was developed following regular feedback from users. "Since launching ...

VicSuper launches updated Socially Conscious investment option

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... employers and members showed that both stakeholder groups were interested in investing with regards to social and environmental issues, Simpson said. The Socially Conscious investment option invests in companies sourced from a bespoke index designed ...

GRI, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launch new Indo-Pacific program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Ethics Centre (formerly the St James Ethics Centre). The Focal Point promotes world's best practice reporting of environmental, social and governance issues by Australian corporations. Prior to that, the federal government provided AU$2.59 million to ...