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CEFC, Future Super back green bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... Australian and international issuers, as well as cash. It aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0-5 Year Index benchmark. "We can only invest in labelled bonds - bonds that are green, sustainable or social," said Artesian managing director ...

Stewart Investors launches emerging markets sustainability fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... has delivered an annualised return of 13.4%, net of fees as of the end of August, compared with a 9.1% return for its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, net of withholding tax. Stewart Investors is a recognised leader in sustainable investing ...

Analysing the opportunities, challenges of the ESG investing sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... leaps and bounds - the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) released its annual Responsible Investment Benchmark Report, which shows that the total pool of responsible investments has soared to $1.2 trillion, from $983 billion in 2019. ...

Asset consultants keep gates closed on greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
Regulators are taking on greenwashing in financial products and asset consultants are standing close by to ensure fund managers are offering products and services that are true to their ESG label. Media outlets have reported that German asset manager ...

Responsible investment surges past $1tn mark: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... according to the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA). RIAA has released its annual Responsible Investment Benchmark Report, which shows that the total pool of responsible investments has soared to $1.2 trillion, from $983 billion in 2019. ...

Significant cuts to industrial emissions required: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
If Australia is to meet net zero emissions by 2050, the industrial sector will have to significantly cut its carbon emissions through a combination of policies and actions, according to the Grattan Institute. The Grattan Institute has published Towards ...

Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... those outcomes," Berrutti said. "Our investment reflects that by being much lower emissions intensive - 70% below the benchmark." Stewart Investors seeks out companies that take a stewardship perspective, investing in companies whose products and services ...

Women make strides on ASX300 boards, but cultural diversity lags

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... demonstrate strong ethics and good culture. "Internationally, we are seeing countries list diversity as a reportable benchmark for companies and firms are starting to link executive remuneration to diversity targets. Momentum is gathering and organisations ...

Setting ESG targets a "first mover advantage" for companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... said. "Directors insisted they don't want to be a leader - they want to be a 'fast follower'. They want a benchmark, they want a continuum of companies to safely be nested within. "They're going to start missing opportunities now as global ...

Quant manager deploys AI to identify corporate greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
Acadian Asset Management has developed an AI system to identify greenwashing in potential investments. Acadian, a quantitative equities manager, integrates environmental, social and governance data widely through portfolio processes. The firm said it ...