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APA Group sets net zero targets for emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... main ESG headings - corporate behaviour, corporate governance, biodiversity and land use, health and safety and carbon emissions. The ratings are weighted by industry on a global basis. APA Group lags on carbon emissions, Baker noted. In APA Group's ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Coca-Cola Amatil has set a net zero carbon emissions target by 2040 as part of a broader set of sustainability targets. Amatil has announced 10 objectives in its 2020-2040 Sustainability Ambitions commitments, focusing actions across four areas - water ...

ESG a total-portfolio subject: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... This compares with 4% of Australian respondents that say ESG issues are of "minor" or "no" importance. Measuring carbon emissions and assessing 'impact' in areas beyond carbon emissions have become issues of importance globally - 46% of global investors ...

Australian business face European carbon levy for exports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... climate targets. The return of the US to the Paris Agreement process plus China's commitment to net zero carbon emissions in its economy by 2060 means that approximately 70% of all of Australia's trade will be with countries that have committed ...

BetaShares to launch climate change innovation ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... environmentally-friendly activities," Vynokur said. "A focus on renewable energy is essential, but the deep cuts to carbon emissions that will be required to limit global warming cannot be achieved by clean energy alone. That's why ERTH will provide ...

Aviva Investors puts companies on notice over climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... metals and mining and utilities sectors, which Aviva Investors notes "substantially contribute to total global carbon emissions." The engagement programme asks for the adoption of science-based targets covering the full carbon footprint of the businesses ...

Industry superannuation fund ESG options surpass $10 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... with the Paris Agreement speaks for itself," Pearce said. UniSuper has committed to achieving net zero absolute carbon emissions in our investment portfolio by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement, the fund noted.

Biden inauguration brings climate challenge for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... and climate ambition." The Australian government's updated Nationally Determined Contribution to cutting carbon emissions under the Paris Agreement has drawn criticism for remaining substantially unchanged from its earlier commitments. Australia ...

Circular economy a key investment theme: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... categories. "Take, for example, apparel manufacturing," Mascotto said. "Let's say a company has a lot of exposure to carbon emissions, toxic byproducts, labour concerns, raw material sourcing issues and other issues. The company is looking to reduce ...

Translating net zero goals into near-term decisions: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... impactful investment portfolios and investor practices. Robeco wants to invest in line with the goals of a net zero carbon emissions global economy by 2050. According to climate science, that implies halving carbon emissions by 2030, and approximately ...