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We must approach public equities with an 'impact' mindset

KATHRYN MCDONALD, HEIDI RIDLEY  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
When asked about 'impact', the first reaction of many investors is to point to private markets. We argue that, if we are indeed to achieve the massive social and environmental objectives that are needed, we must enlist the public markets, specifically ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Coca-Cola Amatil has set a net zero carbon emissions target by 2040 as part of a broader set of sustainability targets. Amatil has announced 10 objectives in its 2020-2040 Sustainability Ambitions commitments, focusing actions across four areas - water ...

Clean Energy-based ETF to list on ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... clean energy production, from both developed and emerging markets. The Index attempts to represent the full clean energy ecosystem by capturing companies involved in renewable energy production and related technology. The sector includes biofuel and ...

Australia to join climate resilience investment initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
The Australian government will join the international Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment (CCRI) and will refresh the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy. The CCRI is a finance sector-led initiative of more than 75 institutional ...

SGX hires head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... governance (ESG) capabilities, expertise and assets. This includes delivering on SGX's commitment to improve the ecosystem "through collaboration by actively building partnerships and networks to enhance industry cooperation and knowledge in sustainable ...

DWS to use advisory board to accelerate ESG activity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... these issues for investors. We would like to move the conversation further along to help our clients understand that ecosystem depletion has significant economic consequences."

Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... industry can invest in building a domestic circular economy." Bansal also urged stakeholders in the waste management ecosystem to take more ownership of resource recovery at every step of the value chain. "A genuine closed loop solution for materials ...

Investors to develop tool to measure biodiversity impacts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... throughout our economies." The investor initiative has cited the IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services which states that the sixth mass extinction of life on Earth is underway at "an unprecedented pace." The population ...

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 ...

IGCC CEO appointed to Greater Sydney Commission

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate change, has been appointed environment commissioner for the Greater Sydney Commission. The Greater Sydney Commission is an independent NSW Government agency leading strategic metropolitan planning. Its ...