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Digital human rights rise up the agenda post-COVID-19: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... that they have good labour practices in place. That is the only thing that we can ask companies to do." Robeco signed a global investor statement asking companies to take care of their human capital through the COVID-19 pandemic, Essink noted. "We are ...

First State Super joins global call for SDG focus to post-COVID recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
First State Super and other global investors have called for a "renewed focus on the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals to help drive the post-COVID 19 economic recovery." Deanne Stewart, First State Super CEO First State Super is a member ...

GRI to update three Universal Standards, seeks public comment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... reflecting the latest developments in responsible business and respect for human rights," said Judy Kuszewski, chair of GRI's Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB). "Importantly, the Universal Standards apply to all organisations that report their ...

BetaShares ethical ETFs see nearly $300m in new inflows in 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... from the average we've seen during 2019, which is really great to see." ETHI was launched in January 2017 as the first global equities ETF available on the ASX that uses a broad set of ethical eligibility screens. The ETF is based on a basket of 100 ...

Human capital management a signal of overall sustainability: Lazard

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... assessing which companies operate sustainably versus those that do not, according to Lazard Asset Management. Nikita Singhal, global co-head of sustainable investment and ESG, Lazard Asset Management COVID-19 has been costly in terms of loss of life ...

State Street Global Advisors launch Climate ESG International Equity Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
State Street Global Advisors has launched a climate-aware fund of international equities. Nathalie Wallace, global head ESG investment strategy. State Street Global Advisors The State Street Climate ESG International Equity Fund "seeks to achieve capital ...

Chronos Sustainability hires Ian Woods for strategic Australian/NZ role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... previously head of AMP Capital's Sustainable Investments team. "Ian's experience, long-standing commitment and contribution to global sustainable investment has marked him out as an agent of change in the sector," said Rory Sullivan, CEO, Chronos Sustainability. ...

Aviva Investors identifies megatrends representing market failures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... Waygood also pointed to the upcoming G7, G20 and COP-26 meetings in 2021 as opportunities to raise these other unwelcome global megatrends. In terms of how Aviva Investors responds, Waygood grounded his explanation in the PRI Principles approach. "The ...

Accelerating digitalisation an investment opportunity: Janus Henderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... invested in technology are poised to capture market opportunity. Ama Seery, ESG analyst, Janus Henderson. The Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Strategy invests in companies whose products and services are "considered by the investment manager ...

First State Super joins Tobacco Free Finance Pledge Stamp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... Portfolios and it showcases leading financial organisations that have made a public commitment to sustainable finance and global health by not financing tobacco. Tobacco Free Portfolios was founded by radiation oncologist Dr Bronwyn King in 2012 wkith ...