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IML launches Sustainable Future Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
Value fund manager IML has launched an active ESG focused fund investing in Australian equities. The IML Sustainable Future Fund has been seeded by Natixis Investment Managers. IML integrates ESG as 25% of their quality scoring framework, and the Sustainable ...

Chubb Review recommends reforms to ACCU governance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... methodology." Allan Gray said increased integrity is not only essential to ensure accurate reporting of emissions but also to protect investors in companies that will "necessarily have to rely on offsets to achieve emissions reduction targets and safeguard ...

Australia to introduce mandatory climate reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
The federal government will seek to introduce mandatory climate risk reporting standards as a first step towards a more ambitious sustainable finance strategy next year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a consultation paper on climate risk reporting ...

ASX200 see material biodiversity risks: Martin Currie

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
Large Australian listed companies say they have a role to play in protecting and enhancing biodiversity, but few have policies in place to address the issue, according to Martin Currie Australia. Martin Currie has surveyed ASX200 companies on the topic ...

Carve outs for faith-based super funds are dead

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... indirect costs, thereby breaching regulatory standards. Consequently, its trustee, Equity Trustees, is conducting a review to protect members' best financial interests.

Australia joins COP27 forests partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Joining the foundation of the partnership demonstrates the government's ambition and reaffirms the recent commitment to protect and conserve 30% of Australia's land and 30% of Australia's marine areas by 2030, said M inister for the Environment and Water ...

MAS sustainability adviser speaks to Sinagpore/Australian collaboration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Taskforce. The taxonomy is focusing on four environmental objectives - climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, protect biodiversity and promote resource resilience. The taxonomy will work under a traffic light system -a green light means ...

CareSuper, Yarra Capital fill ESG roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... credentialled investment professional with deep experience in engaging on ESG matters, Nick strengthens our team helping us to protect and maximise our members' savings." Earlier this year, the $19 billion superannuation fund that services professional ...

Budget spotlights climate, gender and long-term development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... million for the Climate Change Authority, $500 million to reduce transport emissions, and a total of $1.2 billion to 2030 to protect and manage and restore the Great Barrier Reef. "This Budget represents a sensible first step in addressing climate change ...

Cobalt essential to net zero goals but brings labour risks: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Demand for cobalt - a key mineral in electric vehicle and battery production - is expected to skyrocket, and increasing sourcing from countries like Australia could help diversify away from labour and safety risks present in other countries, according ...