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AXA IM develops carbon footpath strategy based on forward climate action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... decisions and therefore are backed into a corner because of changes in regulation or changes in technology." "Carbon emissions are heavily skewed into the utilities, energy, industrials, and mining sectors," McDonald said. "If we really want to attack ...

CEFC commits up to $125m in Qualitas property debt fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... supporting innovative investment products like QBIF that attract private sector investment into projects that reduce carbon emissions while delivering attractive returns," Learmonth said. "We look forward to leveraging Qualitas' track record in real ...

Investing for positive environment impact, financial return: First Sentier

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... Listed Infrastructure Fund explained their strategy of investing in companies that are actively reducing their carbon emissions footprint and deliver affordable clean energy. The largest sub-sector within the global listed infrastructure universe is ...

Climate change, human rights risks intertwined: GCNA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... opportunities to invest in renewable energy, opportunities to invest in AI and automated systems that reduce the risks of carbon emissions. That's There are opportunities to engage in more efficient water practices from an agricultural perspective, looking ...

Companies that manage ESG issues "more resilient": Saturna Capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... that are exposed to transitional risks as rules change, as governments adopt more aggressive attitudes towards carbon emissions." The data to evaluate emissions exposures is improving, Klimo said. "It's getting better,"Klimo said. "There are companies ...

CEFC to provide finance for Bank Australia green home loan program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... those involved in residential property - from design to development to purchase - to include a stronger focus on carbon emissions when they are making these long-term decisions about building and buying new homes." Bank Australia holds a number of "firsts" ...

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 ...