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First State Super-backed Victorian fund makes first investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... increased size and scale, we are now in an even stronger position to create a positive impact for our members and the community," Stewart said. "... We have a unique opportunity and responsibility to leverage our investments to have a significant and ...

KPMG outlines focus on gender diversity in ASX201-300 company boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... now looking at this group and more broadly looking at, this is number one just good governance, and investors and the community now expect this." KPMG analysed the gender split on ASX201-299 companies and found that four primary sectors within the cohort ...

First State Super targets 30% emissions reduction in equities portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... strategy and targets, and one of the things we've started to look at is transition, and what that looks like from a community and a people perspective. That needs to start building into the discussion as well." McDonald pointed to the announcement by ...

Carbon emissions need to peak "as soon as possible": AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... IM firmly support," Christensen said. "The next decade will be defined by our ability as an investment and corporate community to turn our thoughts and ambitions into tangible action to solve global issues. This will create long-term value for shareholders ...

Local Government Super certified carbon neutral by Climate Active

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... to a low-carbon economy," said Phil Stockwell, chief executive officer. "It demonstrates to our members and the wider community that it is possible to effectively reduce emissions through targeted action." Local Government Super supports "a number" of ...

Future Super measures environmental impact of portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... which places numbers around investment activity that can be communicated internally as well as to members and the wider community, said Kirstin Hunter, co-founder of Future Super. "We exist to build a prosperous future, free from climate change and inequality ...

Ethical approach yields investment benefits: Crescent Wealth

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... organisations with a focus on profitable, asset-based investments that "contribute to the advancement of humanity, forge community engagement, and cement responsible investing as an accessible option for all Australians," according to Talal Yassine ...

HESTA to move to net zero carbon emissions in portfolio by 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... their activity on mitigating climate risk to their members' concerns, noting that "we know our members in health and community services care deeply about climate change and that's why we're committed to sustained, long-term action to transition our investment ...

CEFC invests $1.7 million in Australian agritech company

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... market and the platform to benefit from it. To rapidly develop these markets, we need to bring together a cross-industry community with the goal of accelerating our transition to a low carbon economy." The SCC investment is the CEFC's first commitment ...

First State Super joins global call for SDG focus to post-COVID recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... Alliance, which held an extraordinary meeting this week, convened by UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. As the global community worked to emerge stronger from the pandemic crisis, "now was the perfect time to consider how investors, industry and ...