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Instos continue to fund fossil fuel expansion

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... holdings. Of the total figure, $1.2 trillion is in coal, and $3.8 trillion is in oil and gas, a new report 'Investing in Climate Chaos' has found. $3.9 trillion are in companies that are actively investing in fossil fuel expansion. Over 95% of companies ...

Microsoft makes largest ever offset purchase

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... technology industry is increasing and we believe Direct Air Capture is uniquely suited to remove residual emissions and further climate goals."

Tech giant hits environment target

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... the grid. This forms part of Amazon's net zero by 2040 target. Amazon's carbon footprint increased by 34% since its 2019 Climate Pledge. According to Amazon's recently released sustainability report, the company's direct operational emissions (Scope ...

Robeco expands transition strategy with new funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... needed to help emerging economies achieve net zero by 2050, the firm estimates. The fund has launched the Emerging Markets Climate Transition Equities strategy, managed by Jaap van der Hart and Rob Schellekens. The Transition Asian Equities fund, with ...

Future Super returns 10.1% to ethically minded members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Future Group executive director of investments Sharon Davis said. "While politicians may equivocate from time to time on climate action markets continue to take a long-term view on the inevitability of the transition away from fossil fuels." Further ...

Groups unite against carbon offsets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... board of trustees. The group says offsets provide a social license for high-emitting activities to continue. Frameworks on climate transition planning must exclude offsetting, they argue. "Fossil fuel companies have claimed to be reducing emissions by ...

Morningstar boosts ESG focus with new hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... join the team at an important time for our clients as they grapple with key legislation such as the upcoming mandatory climate-related financial disclosure," Morningstar managing director of enterprise Peter Bryant said. "Michelle's appointment will ...

SBTi chief Luiz Amaral to step down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... has achieved incredible growth, structural evolution and driven significant impact in the scale and reach of corporate climate action around the world. "The crucial work of SBTi will continue, thanks to the committed efforts and dedication of colleagues ...

Over half of firms created new net zero roles: Deloitte

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... analytics, operations, reporting and disclosures to investor relations and sustainable finance, adding that the focus is on climate risk and compliance. However, it's not just about hiring specialists - the C-suite is also driving change. Deloitte's ...

Aus Ethical gets ex-PRI chief

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... the UN Global Compact Network Australia, Finance for Peace, the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Qualitas, Climate Catalyst, Frontier Advisors, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, Affirmative Investment Management, The Achieve Foundation ...