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UBank launches world first certified Green Term Deposit

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... we're excited to see how customers respond. We want to empower customers to make sustainable lifestyle choices and be more aware of where their funds are being invested, while still enjoying a competitive return on their savings. The launch follows new ...

Australian businesses seek positive social impact: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
Almost a quarter of Australian corporate executives say "having a positive societal impact as the most important measure in evaluating their annual performance," according to global research by Deloitte. Robert Hillard, chief strategy and innovation ...

Calix identifies six sustainability challenges impacting clients

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... clients are driven by sustainability aspects, the solutions provided have to make economic sense as well. "Most companies are aware of the sustainability of the products they choose, but they have to be economically viable," he said. "If we go back to ...

Ausbil Investment Management launches Active Sustainable Equity Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 DEC 2018  |  NEWS
... distribution, said that market demand for ESG-focused investments has grown significantly. "Investors are now far more ESG aware and are seeking investment options that adopt a sustainable approach. At the same time, they're seeking an active return ...

The pros and cons of using ESG signals in shorting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018  |  NEWS
... "When you buy a company, you're sending a signal to the company. A short position sends a similar signal - companies are aware of the levels of shorting in their own stock and can respond to that."

ACSI finalist for 2018 Human Rights Business Award

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018  |  NEWS
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) is one of five finalists for the 2018 Human Rights Business Award. Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO The Human Rights Business Award is adjudicated by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). "Australian ...

40% of ASX200 fall short of the carbon reduction requirements: MSCI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018  |  NEWS
... thinking from an engagement perspective, you'd definitely want to be having some level of dialogue to make sure that they're aware of potential policies and say, even under the Australian NDC policies, it looks like regulatory penalty is approaching" ...

GPIF selects S&P Down Jones Indices for ESG benchmarks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... carbon practice and increase data visibility. As the large pensions and institutional investors have become increasingly aware of the need to understand, measure, and manage the environmental impacts of their investments, S&P Dow Jones Indices' ESG capabilities ...

Future Business Generation outlines Millennial climate risk concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... of investment management, but some funds need to get better at advertising their activities, because Millennials are not aware of everything else out there in the market." The paper notes that "integration of climate risks into core risk management systems ...

Australia, New Zealand real estate tops GRESB benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
Australia and New Zealand's real estate sector has outperformed other regions in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance for the eighth year in a row, according to the 2018 GRESB benchmark. (Source: GRESB) This year, the region achieved ...