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Majority of CFOs see ESG's importance to business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... core planning and operations," according to the survey. "In a recent D eloitte Access Economics report - A new choice: Australia's climate for growth - if climate change goes unchecked, then Australia's economy will be 6% smaller and have 880,000 fewer ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... focus replenishment projects in operational areas, in line with the Coca-Cola Company, she added. "We have projects in Australia and Indonesia," van Bodegraven said. "What replenishment means is delivering back to communities and also natural ecosystems ...

ESG a total-portfolio subject: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... moderate importance to their investment strategy," said Daniele Goldberg, director of client consulting for bfinance in Australia. "There's long been a concern that the focus on ESG would be impacted by a market downturn. But the recent pandemic has ...

Ethical fund manager sets ambitious FUM target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
A leading ethical investment manager says it is aiming for a target of $20 - $25 billion in assets under management, and has strengthened its adviser sales, distribution, and investment teams. Australian Ethical has hired Keenan Bunning and Jeannie ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... major polluters to disclose climate-related risks," said Dan Gocher, director of climate and environment. "Rio Tinto is Australia's third largest carbon emitter, responsible for more than 30 million tonnes CO 2 -equivalent annually. Rio Tinto's existing ...

Australian business face European carbon levy for exports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... system similar to the EU ETS, and/or put in place an equivalent price on emissions. The move highlights the fact that Australia is a global outlier in terms of targets and commitments on climate change, and how dependent Australian businesses are on ...

Clean Energy-based ETF to list on ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
One of Australia's main exchange traded fund (ETF) providers will launch an ETF based on the clean energy sector. VanEck is finalising preparation of the Vectors Global Clean Energy ETF (ASX: CLNE), which is expected to commence trading on the ASX in ...

Opinion: 2021 Reboot: three ways to innovate for impact

WARWICK PEEL, GORDON NOBLE  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... slow and steady and reflects that as Australia's superannuation system matures, there is a lack of opportunities in Australia to absorb superannuation capital. In the investment world, ESG is now widely understood. The shift of capital towards Environment ...

Australian businesses march on with ESG integration: Mercer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
A majority of human resources leaders in Australia report a continued or increased pace towards an ESG and multi-stakeholder business approach, according to research from Mercer. Mercer has released its Win with Empathy Global Talent Trends 2021 report ...

ESG managed fund fees revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
ESG equities managed funds are cheaper than non-ESG equities funds, according to the latest Rainmaker Information research into wholesale managed fund fees. A review of fees charged by 76 ESG managed funds found they charged an average 0.8% pa, being ...