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Growth in green bond issuance brings choice, challenges

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... information, and that's where the difference is. A manager's efforts, resources and the processes in place for monitoring the investment is key."

Australia climbs quickly on climate policy development

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... and was compiled by IPR, a climate transition forecasting consortium commissioned by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an UN-supported network of investors promoting sustainable investment. The data was coordinated by advisory and consulting ...

Hazardous chemicals a key challenge for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... has doubled between 2000 and 2017, now underpins the functioning of modern manufacturing. A recent report from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) highlights that the challenge for responsible chemical management demands robust risk mitigation strategies ...

ANZ sustainable fund flows buck global trend: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... were reasonable with USD 133 million in net new money over the final quarter of 2023," Morningstar said. The broader investment market in Australia and New Zealand also had a strong fourth quarter with US$6.4 billion in overall inflows - active strategies ...

BlueScope receives funding for lower emissions project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... Critical Inputs to Clean Energy Industries program, which supports hard-to-abate sectors like steel. "This $200 million investment in the steel sector is about securing the long-term future of the steel industry in Australia," said Minister for Climate ...

Nature-related disclosures underway

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... investors, with the introduction of TNFD, we will finally get the data we need to make better decisions and unlock investment opportunities in natural capital," JANA head of sustainability Rachel Halpern commented. "The early adopter list of TNFD includes ...

Australian gender pay gap data to be revealed from February

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... success at attracting and retaining women in their organisations than laggards." Laura Ryan, head of research at Ardea Investment Management told FS Sustainability that companies can expect their gender equity metrics to be scrutinised by investors. ...

Investor group with US$2tr AUM to measure avoided emissions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
Mirova and Robeco have led a group of investors with more than US$2 trillion of AUM to develop a global database of greenhouse gas emission avoidance factors to help facilitate transition finance. The initiative, supported by 10 founding partners including ...

Sunshine state issues $2.75bn green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... 7% and traders taking 5%. QTC issued its first green bond, at $750 million, in 2017. Earlier this month, TCorp, the investment and financial management partner of the New South Wales (NSW) public sector, issued a $1.7 billion sustainable bond. The 4.75% ...

Greg Combet to depart Net Zero Economy Agency for Future Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... "It's seemingly overwhelming accepted that significant decarbonisation of the economy is now on the agenda and the investment community," Combet said at the Carbon Market Institute Australasian Emissions Reduction. "It is encouraging to see business ...