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CFSGAM publishes ninth responsible investment report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... asked the teams to make statements on how they incorporate climate risks and to disclose their fossil fuel exposure. In Australia we are also leading a working group through the IGCC with the objective of developing guidance for investor disclosure which ...

Investor groups publish sustainable real estate guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... provides concreate steps regarding climate change risks in property. "The built environment is a significant contributor to Australia's emissions, while also holding many opportunities to drive greater national energy productivity," Griffin said. "Investors ...

Australian Ethical hires Michael Murray

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has hired Michael Murray to its investments team. Murray has 18 years' experience as a portfolio manager for ethical and ESG aware clients and has previously worked at Integrity Investment Management and AMP Capital. "I look forward ...

UCA Funds Management hires Benjamin Pedley

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... managing director, head of advisory services, at LGT Bank in Hong Kong and head of investments at UBS Wealth Management Australia. Pedley is returning to Australia after 17 years' experience across Asia. He cites the growth of interest in ethical investment ...

Research project to explore evidence-based whistleblowing reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
Australia needs "comprehensive, evidence-based law reform" to maximise the benefits of corporate whistleblowing, according to the leaders of a multi-stakeholder research project. Judith Fox, director, policy, Governance Institute Researchers from Griffith ...

AODP releases 2016 Global Climate 500 Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... publicly available information, and asset owners are graded from AAA to D, while those taking no action are rated X. In Australia, Local Government Super and Australian Super maintained AAA ratings, while First State Super climbed from AA to AAA. Local ...

Is the electrical utility sector prepared for low-carbon economy?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... are today's reality for utility companies and their investors across all markets," said further Emma Herd, CEO at IGCC Australia and New Zealand. "Climate change is already driving structural transformation in the energy sector. The risks and opportunities ...

Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... senior associate, Allens The Labor Party announced its climate change policy this week, with proposals to transition Australia to 50% renewable energy by 2030, increase energy efficiency and reintroduce an ETS by 2020 as part of commitments in the Paris ...

ESG integration continues to spread across Asia: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... defined as a set of investment decisions that consider ESG criteria to generate long term competitive returns. Lim is in Australia this week and spoke to The Sustainability Report. "We do sustainable investing at Robeco because it leads to better informed ...

Tax transparency an ESG consideration for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... steps,"said Mark Zirnsak, director, justice and international mission, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church in Australia. "There are positive steps, such as the automatic exchange of information of tax authorities. Australia is taking a lead ...