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Local Government Super top AODP index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2015  |  NEWS
Local Government Super once again regained the top position on the global Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) index for their work in managing climate risk, but 85% of the 500 largest asset owners globally are still not adequately disclosing or managing ...

Investor groups publish climate change investment guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2015  |  NEWS
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and its three international counterparts have published a framework for institution investors can use to develop strategies and solutions for addressing their climate change risks. Climate Change Investment ...

Companies consider implications of new ASX principles

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... you have material exposure to environmental, social and environmental risks was prompted by significant discussion around global moves on sustainability disclosure, and the push for integrated reporting," Fox noted. "Institutional investors are very ...

AODP, ClientEarth to challenge funds on climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... required of them." Julian Poulter, AODP CEO, did not name the pension funds that CPLI will target, pointing to the AODP Global Climate Index and the laggards on the list as potential funds of interest. "Australia is a highly regulated superannuation ...

Investors integrating ESG in quant portfolios: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... and governance (ESG) factor evaluation to their quantitative equity funds, according to Northern Trust. Mamadou-Abou Sarr global head of ESG investing, Northern Trust Asset Management Mamadou Abou Sarr, global head of environmental, social and governance ...

Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative issues communication

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... internal stakeholders including the board of directors, senior leaders, and employees," said Gavin Power, deputy director, UN Global Compact. "Our partner exchanges are already using it to start an internal conversation about their role in sustainable ...

Northern Trust opens Australia/NZ asset management office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... Northern Trust World Custom ESG Equity Index Fund. In the Australia/NZ region, Northern Trust manages an AU$220 million global equities, ESG screened mandate for LUCRF Super as well as mandates for New Zealand Super. The firm has also had dialogue with ...

Utilities sector face material ESG issues: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... third aspect is product sustainability, which, again, is both a threat and an opportunity. Sustainalytics found that the global installed capacity for grid-connected solar panels increased by 338% from 2009-2012, and also notes that "the traditional ...

Australian, NZ social enterprises top B Corp list

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2015  |  NEWS
Ten Australian companies that are certified B Corporations (B Corp) have been named global leaders for their contributions to community, workers and environment. B Corp has issued its annual Best for the World list, which recognises the top 10% of all ...

Abbot Point Port Expansion leads controversy list: RepRisk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... project was joint-third on the list. RepRisk cited impact on ecosystems and landscapes, waste issues, local pollution, global pollution and impacts on communities as the top ESG issues related to the project.The Abbot Point Port project would expand ...