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Investors consider ESG in alternative assets: Mercer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... It can also put investors in a better position to take advantage of opportunities arising from a shift towards more sustainable economic growth."

Climate Bond Standard releases draft bioenergy criteria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... the proposed criteria, bioenergy projects need to be certified under one of the following standards: Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterial (RSB), Round Table Responsible Soy (RTRS), Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Bonsucro and FSC (Forest ...

Teachers Mutual Bank, NAB on "most ethical" list

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... Zealand. "There is a growing tide of socially aware consumers who are sending a strong message by demanding ethical and sustainable practices from the businesses they deal with," James said. "Among the reasons our members join Teachers Mutual Bank is ...

AXA IM ESG SmartBeta fund 5% stronger than benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... the six months' performance we've got, we can do the back tests on the SmartBeta side and saying that by considering sustainable earnings and low volatility, we're reasonable comfortable with our assertions on return projections on the investment side. ...

Future Super founders to launch Future Home Loans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... Divestment Day campaign, which took place during 13 - 14 February. Future Super also promoted itself at Melbourne Sustainable Living Festival, Verwey said. "This is something we'll continue to do - find the events where we can have the face-to-face contact ...

Global sustainable investments rise to US$21.4tr: GSIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
The global sustainable market now stands at US$21.4 trillion, a growth of 61% since 2012, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Review (GSIR) 2014. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO The GSIR 2014 is the second report into the size and characteristics ...

Queensland Investment Corporation joins GRESB

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... committed to delivering outcomes for our clients in line with their investment objectives, and creating value through sustainable innovation," QIC said. "Responsible Investment and continually improving our ESG practices is an important focus, and our ...

South Australia one step closer to building upgrade finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... City of Melbourne and in New South Wales. It is part of an AU$1.9 million election commitment to drive investment in sustainable commercial buildings in South Australia, according to the office of Climate Change Minister Ian Hunter. Environmental upgrade ...

GRI publishes linkage document for EU ESG directive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... executive. "This publication is yet another example of GRI's commitment to advancing corporate transparency, as well as sustainable and inclusive growth within the European Union and beyond." Six thousand large, public interest enterprises within the ...

Supply chain vulnerable to climate change risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015  |  NEWS
... assessment efforts and collaboration. Based on that analysis, suppliers in France, the UK, Spain and Germany are most sustainable. Japan is the only country with suppliers that are well equipped to respond to high climate risks, and suppliers in china ...