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Millennials, Gen X lead impact investing demand

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... are a number of different ways of approaching education. This year, the survey asked for people's impressions of greenwashing, with 51% of Australians believing greenwashing has increased, with 12% saying it hasn't, and 36% saying they didn't know. By ...

The value of knowing what you own

MARY JANE MCQUILLEN  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... stepped in to clarify the process, objectives and risks of credible sustainability funds, versus concerns around "greenwashing." This has been a particularly active discussion for European regulators and investors, with one result being the EU's recent ...

Greenwashing key concern as Ethical Advisers Co-op passes $2bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Advisers' Co-Op (EAC) has reported managing more than $2.72 billion in assets on behalf of clients, while warning that greenwashing is a growing concern. In their 2021 report, the EAC noted that their network advises 3,661 clients across Australia ...

Australians expect ethical investing: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Charting consumer demand for responsible investing in Australia, which found that 72% said they are concerned with greenwashing and 74% considering moving to another provider if they found out their current fund was investing in companies engaged in ...

Accountants to play central role in ESG developments: CPA Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... predicts that more entities will set net zero commitments this year, and there will be greater scrutiny to address greenwashing, to examine balance sheets and business models for resilience in the face of climate change, said CPA Australia general manager ...

ESG investing "fastest growing" priority for advisers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Drennan said. Drennan also noted that fund managers are also increasing their in-house ESG analysis as ESG and that greenwashing is a key consideration in the market. "It's become a hygiene factor - all mainstream funds have to have an ESG process ...

Deep impact: the next step in sustainable investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... outcomes could lead to strong growth towards funds and products that provide that outcome. To avoid the accusation of "greenwashing" or "rainbow washing", asset managers, advisers and other financial service providers are working to demonstrate that ...

Regulatory action on ESG a key concern for investors: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... is a key concern for investors and fund managers. With fragmented approaches to ESG regulations, and the shadow of greenwashing in the background, many investors are reviewing their approaches to how they report on ESG, and also stepping up in how they ...

ASX200 ESG reporting increases, but gaps remain: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... recognised taxonomies and science-based targets, their ESG statements and sentiment may be seen as ESG washing, or greenwashing," Lunn said. "In our view, quality ESG governance also requires management's remuneration and long-term incentives to be linked ...

Wayfinding for deeper engagement in ethical investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... company data and stakeholder perceptions and a lot more besides," Rodger Spiller said. "... At the opposite end of the greenwashing spectrum that financial regulators globally are now seeking to address, are today's leading fund managers who are wayfinding ...