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Banks, fund managers developing ethical cash products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... for the children of tomorrow and the fact we are carbon neutral bank and have committed to not directly invest in fossil fuels is something they value." Equally, there is wholesale demand for the Teachers Mutual Bank Debt Issuance Programme, Sargeant ...

ACCR highlights lack of transparency in political donations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... direct donations and indirect support through areas like industry bodies and lobbying groups. ACCR highlighted the fossil fuels industry with regards to their corporate policies on climate change and what could be support for policies and politicians ...

CFSGAM publishes ninth responsible investment report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) is increasing its disclosure of climate change risks by expressing its exposures to fossil fuels as a percentage of assets under management. Pablo Berrutti,head of responsible investment Asia Pacific, CFSGAM CFSGAM has ...

Is the electrical utility sector prepared for low-carbon economy?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... legacy assets such as power generation plants that are "no longer economical to use either due to a shift away from fossil fuels or as a consequence of increased water scarcity." "These risks are not theoretical, they are today's reality for utility ...

VicSuper establishes Climate Change Steering Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... see if there is potential demand for an investment option that addresses climate change by either divesting from fossil fuels and carbon intensive companies, or favouring companies that are actively reducing their climate change impacts. This consideration ...

Australian Ethical FUM AU$1.4bn for second half of 2015

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... previously held stock in natural gas companies on the principle that natural gas is a transition fuel source between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. See Also: Australian Ethical Investment AUM up 13% in Q4 Australian Ethical launches Emerging ...

Australian Ethical Investment AUM up 13% in Q4

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... previously held stock in natural gas companies on the principle that natural gas is a transition fuel source between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. "As part of our annual review, e decided to move out of gas," he said. "Our support of natural ...

Future Super goes carbon neutral

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... emission reduction projects located in China and Thailand which create renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. These projects include proven and certified economic, social and environmental benefits for local communities, South Pole Group ...

Draft Low Carbon Transport Standard issued for bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... infrastructure, infrastructure upgrades and rolling stock, with the exception of freight corridors built primarily to transport fossil fuels; electric, hydrogen or hybrid vehicle projects; cycling and bicycle infrastructure; high quality Bus Rapid Transit ...

China "grown into" role as climate change leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... political legitimacy. But why are we doing this while sacrificing our health?... By reducing coal use, by reducing fossil fuels, really you're addressing at the same time, climate change. For China, it's inseparable between this coal burning, fossil ...