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NZ Super Fund doubles down on sustainability

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... sustainability risks reman central to delivering resilient long-term returns despite shifting market sentiment around environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. In a statement, the sovereign wealth fund said recent market volatility, geopolitical ...

The hidden risks behind critical mineral extractions for investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... cycle of a mine and its product vary significantly depending on the type of metal and mine location, and significant environmental and social challenges can emerge from multiple stages in the process of manufacturing. "In the case of heavy metal contamination ...

Podcast: Green Bonds - From niche to mainstream

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... without sacrificing performance. Why it matters: For investors, green bonds represent a way to combine positive environmental impact with competitive returns and transparency. The asset class is mature enough for custom strategies, with over 800 issuers ...

ACCC sues Grill'd over alleged 'greenwashing' tree-planting promotion

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... Grill'd, alleging the burger chain misled consumers about the extent of donations made under its Tree Day Tuesday environmental campaign. The regulator claims that between January 2021 and April 2024, Grill'd represented it would donate $1 from ...

Funding into environmental R&D up, but not in line with inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Government expenditure on research and development (R&D) rose modestly in 2024 to 2025, with environmental sciences emerging as the largest area of investment as funding increasingly aligns with Australia's net zero ambitions. New data from the Australian ...

Private markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... principles are becoming increasingly important in private markets as investors seek to balance financial returns with environmental and social outcomes, according to new research highlighting the growing role of ESG considerations across alternative ...

Is there an ethical way to play AI?

VINNAY CCHODA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... and sustainability: Two sides of the same coin Much of the debate around AI and sustainability has centred on its environmental footprint. Training and operating large models require significant computational power. The data centres supporting this infrastructure ...

First Sentier MUFG unveils investor guide to ocean risks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute has launched a new framework for investors to navigate ocean risks and opportunities. First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute director Sudip Hazra said one big gaps they found was in ...

Podcast: Turning geospatial data into investor insight

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... STOXX Sustainability, the challenge is no longer data starvation but "data digestion": translating abundant, complex environmental data into clear, actionable financial insights. Sectors with tangible assets (like mining, real estate, and infrastructure) ...

Grattan warns Australia must plan for a future with less gas

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Australia needs to stop assuming gas will remain a permanent feature of the energy system and begin actively managing its decline, according to new research from the Grattan Institute. In a report, Out of Gas: Managing the decline of gas in Australia ...