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BlackRock joins Climate Action 100+ investor initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... we initiated the creation of Climate Action 100+, which is focused on engaging with companies to lower their carbon emissions and come into alignment with the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. CalPERS welcomes BlackRock as the newest signatory to ...

Australian Ethical questions calls for limits on environmental activism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... are talking about expanding their fossil fuel activity, rather than talking about how to transition to a zero carbon emissions future," Palmer said. "Then you have people and organisations who are challenging companies on that. They're asking questions ...

AMP Capital launches 2030 ESG strategy for real estate business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... that have green credentials, and from a practical perspective, buildings that reduce their exposure to waste, carbon emissions and water risks. "Then there are intangibles around staff at AMP Capital - having a green product, and being a sustainable ...

Quantitative managers test ESG data as stand-alone factor in strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... BlackRock research across the MSCI World index that demonstrates that companies that have the highest rate of carbon emissions reductions also demonstrate outperformance. According to the report, Sustainable investing: a "why not" moment "global companies ...

Climate change impacts "top of mind" for investors: Nuveen Real Estate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... buildings to net zero in Australia and Europe by 2030. Nuveen notes that because real estate represents around 40% of carbon emissions, carbon reduction in the sector is a prime focus. Net zero buildings are also highly energy efficient, and there is ...

CEFC provides $120 million finance for Curtin University development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... milestone has been achieved," Terry said. The Exchange development is expected to save more than 2,455 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Integrated sustainability initiatives will include a high-performance building facade, energy efficient heating ...

Low Carbon Readiness Index measures motivation to reduce carbon

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
Identifying the level of personal motivation to reduce household carbon emissions can predict people's general engagement in low carbon behaviours, with the development of a Low Carbon Readiness Index (LCRI). The CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) ...

MSCI creates Climate Change Indexes tilted to low carbon transition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... based on MSCI's Low Carbon transition score, which measures a company's exposure to low carbon transition risk, carbon emissions and fossil fuel reserves, and its exposure to opportunities including alternative energy and clean-technology, MSCI said. ...

AllianceBernstein launches Australian low-carbon equities strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... portfolio to connect this investor interest with listed entities which are increasingly focusing on lowering their carbon emissions." The Green MVE strategy is "attractive and ground-breaking," according to Martyn Myer, president of the Myer Foundation. ...

Pengana WHEB Sustainable Investing Impact Report identifies positives

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... https://www.pengana.com/our-funds/impact-calculator/ which allows investors to see how their investment dollars are impacting around areas such as carbon emissions abated, renewable energy generation, water consumption distribution, recycling, healthcare ...