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APRA creating and recruiting to fill role of head of climate risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is seeking to fill the newly created role of head of climate risk. The head of climate risk will "form and lead a team responsible for providing expert advice in the area of climate risk," and "play ...

More than a third of investors back Rio Tinto climate resolution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... ""Rio's scope 3 emissions are massive - comparable to the carbon footprint of Australia. This is a staggering level of climate risk for any company, and hence for any investor, to bear. With rival miners such as BHP, Vale and Glencore having already ...

Hong Kong regulators establish sustainable finance steering group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have established the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group. The steering group aims to "coordinate the management of climate and environmental ...

Advisers discuss new era of advice, ethical considerations: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... fund managers such as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink means the momentum is pushing towards ESG. "ASIC have upgraded their climate risk disclosure levels, we have the Modern Slavery Act, so I think that there's already this pull from regulatory and... a ...

Vietnam a source of green infrastructure projects, pipeline: CBI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... investors throughout Asia. "The Vietnam GIIO report identifies multiple, investable projects essential to mitigating climate risk and supporting sustainable economic growth. It provides a new platform for engagement between governments, development banks ...

Modern slavery, climate risk key elements of RI activity: First Sentier

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
Engaging with companies on modern slavery exposure and risks of climate change are key elements of First Sentier Investors' responsible investment activities both in 2019 and 2020, the fund manager said. Kate Turner, responsible investment specialist ...

Climate risk assessment impacts on small, mid-cap portfolios: Fairlight AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
Ed note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this opinion piece from Ian Carmichael, portfolio manager and partner, Fairlight Asset Management. The opinions expressed reflect Fairlight Asset Management 's position. Ian Carmichael, portfolio ...

ANZ companies report board level climate oversight, more needed: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... TCFD framework, taking the first steps, but the info is incomplete, or they're taking their first steps towards climate risk identification. Where CDP can assist is in helping them have a better sense of the framework, what to identify or consider." ...

Australia bears sovereign risk with fossil fuel dependence: Beyond Ratings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... how these risks could impact on the Australian economy. Beyond Ratings' data feeds into the recently-launched FTSE Climate Risk-Adjusted European Monetary Union (EMU) Government Bond Index ('Climate EGBI'), which follows the launch of the FTSE Climate ...

Cromwell Property Group reports on sustainability progress for 2019

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... its existing properties from a technical perspective, and is now assessing what the reports mean in the context of climate risk, mitigation and physical risk. Cromwell is also focusing on its reporting required by the Modern Slavery Act. Cromwell and ...