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AXA IM SmartBeta fund receives local recognition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM)'s ACWI SmartBeta Equity Fund has received industry recognition for the fund's performance on sustainable and financial grounds. Independent researcher Lonsec has given the fund a recommended rating, specifically recognising ...

NAB sets science based target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
National Australia Bank has set a science based target and aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 21% by 2025. The cut will be a reducing of 21% from 2015 levels, and it "supports NAB's commitment to the internationally ...

EY, UN Global Compact evaluate state of sustainable supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... be ignored, wither because of the impacts of externalities, and impacts on local communities and workforce, and the environment in which they operate. EY and the UN Global Compact interviewed more than 100 supply chain, procurement and sustainability ...

NAB Asset Servicing launches ESG reporting service

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
NAB Asset Servicing has launched an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting service. NAB Asset Servicing is the bank's custody and fund administration business. The reporting service will allow clients such as superannuation funds to drill ...

Newpin Social Benefit Bond returns 12.15% in third year

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
The Newpin Social Benefit Bond (Newpin SBB) has completed its third year, restoring 130 children in care to their families, and paying investors a return of 12.15% pa. Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia ...

Banks, fund managers developing ethical cash products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Investment managers and banks are focusing their attention on cash as an asset class that can be developed into responsible investment and ethical cash products, driven by retail demand and core business strategy. Sasha Courville, head of social innovation ...

NZ Super earns A+ in UNPRI benchmark report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
The NZ Super Fund has received an A+ in its 2016 benchmarking report by the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). The fund received an A+ for overall strategy and governance, well ahead of the median score of B for UNPRI signatories. ...

Family businesses using impact investment in philanthropy: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Nearly half of family businesses globally use social impact investing as part of their philanthropy, according to a new survey from EY. EY surveyed 525 family business owners in 21 countries for Family business philanthropy - creating lasting impact ...

Australian cities disclose emissions data to CDP cities program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Council and Napier City Council disclosed through CDP for the first time this year. "Strong growth in cities reporting environment data is a clear signal that CDP provides much needed global visibility to those who are preparing for the impacts of climate ...

Regnan reports results of 2015/2016 engagements

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Engagement and ESG research specialist Regnan had 90 engagements with 42 ASX-listed companies during the 2015/2016 financial year. Amanda Wilson, managing director, Regnan Regnan has published its annual report, detailing its activities and impacts ...