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Green tech can fuel net-zero transition, stimulus: ClimateWorks Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... emissions economy. "Some of the challenges are probably more in terms of Australia's history which has relied on fossil fuels in many way for economic prosperity, both in terms of powering industries, and in terms of exports," Denis-Ryan said. "It is ...

Q&A: Pablo Berrutti, on the launch of the Altiorem research platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... different to someone who's trying to convince their financial advisors or their parents that they want to divest from fossil fuels. We have addressed this to some extent through beta-testing but will be doing much more in this area. Rachel : How is the ...

Fundamental portfolio managers analyse ESG performance of funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... considerations in several ways in the Smaller Companies Sustainable Future Trust. One is a negative screen, eliminating fossil fuels, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, forestry activities, gambling activities, and unhealthy fast food. The team then applies ...

ESG indices, products faring relatively better in coronavirus response

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... world index is down 10.26%, according to BetaShares. Both ETHI and FAIR exclude companies with a material exposure to fossil fuels, and FAIR excludes the big four Australian banks. This means that when an oil price war broke out earlier this year between ...

Principles for sustainable economic stimulus in coronavirus response: WRI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... way that would promote increases in polluting activities or supporting investments that would lock in dependence on fossil fuels." Whilst immediate responses focus on providing income support, stimulus should also support clean energy industries, Lashof ...

Teachers Mutual Bank's certified responsible products hit $1.17 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... the peace of mind and knowledge that their investment or loan is not being used to fund harmful industries such as fossil fuels, tobacco or armaments. "We know that our existing members value this enormously, and that it is of great appeal to potential ...

Praemium enhances ESG tools with SMA, research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... the following categories: pornography, gaming, animal testing, armaments, alcohol, tobacco, and three categories in fossil fuels- thermal coal, oil sands, and oil and gas. These screens feed into Praemium's existing capabilities that permit customisation ...

Australia bears sovereign risk with fossil fuel dependence: Beyond Ratings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
Countries such as Australia that heavily depend on fossil fuels are likely to be more impacted when reaching targets for a zero-carbon global economy, given expected structural changes in the economy, according to Beyond Ratings, a division of London ...

Comment: hindsight is 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... a high sustainability-related risk, such as thermal coal producers; launching new investment products that screen fossil fuels" as well as increasing transparency. Furthermore there is an increase in consumer demand for ESG funds. Super money is flowing ...

Climate-related policies "inevitable", but likely to be disorderly: IPR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... demand is currently at peak and will begin to rapidly decline by 2025, with renewable energy generation to surpass fossil fuels by 2030. Electrification, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage will contribute towards progressive decarbonisation, Fulton ...