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Incorporating climate risk into investing, finance, and insurance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... advent of the internet). Being proactive is critical, particularly given the speed at which changes occur today. Decarbonisation will affect virtually every aspect of the economy, so ignoring the issue is not an option for most businesses. For example ...

Climate change high on agenda for Oliver Yates parliamentary bid

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... start with the 2014 Climate Change Authority report, which set out sensible frameworks." Yates pointed to the decarbonisation of the electricity sector as one of the most efficient means of decarbonising Australia's economy and proposes a strong role ...

Investec Asset Management launches Global Environment Strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... Environment Strategy, which invests in public companies across the value chain that benefit from the trend towards decarbonisation. (Image Courtesy Investec Asset Management) "Scope 3 is a lot harder to measure and not all companies will ascribe a number ...

WorldGBC launches Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... improve energy efficiency; power their buildings from renewable energy sources; and report on progress against decarbonisation targets. All signatories will be expected to meet high verification standards, in the lead up to and in the year of achievement ...

Super funds continue to expand responsible investment activities: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... emissions intensity, as well as stress-testing and scenario planning." However, "only a handful of super funds have decarbonisation targets relating to their business and investment portfolios," the report noted. "There is still work to be done here," ...

Future Super Renewables Plus option sees $50 million inflow in two weeks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... transition to 100% renewable energy power by 2030 with an investment of 7.7% of superannuation savings. To achieve full decarbonisation for the entire energy system by 2050 - including transport and industry - would require an allocation of 12.4%, according ...

Cbus Super makes first direct infrastructure investment into renewable energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... just identify the risks and work collaboratively, but find solutions ourselves as investors that can help the decarbonisation of the economy. This is a small step. But it's an important step for us, because it puts our money where our beliefs have been ...

Russell Investments to implement new material ESG score methodology

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... results of this analysis have caused Russell Investments to incorporate the new material ESG scoring strategy in its decarbonisation strategy, which I the foundation for its low carbon investment funds. The funds are available in several markets, including ...

Clean Energy Finance Corporation publishes 2016/2017 annual report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... created with a clear charter to stimulate change in Australia's investment in clean energy, as a key pathway to the decarbonisation of the Australian economy. CEFC investments are delivering positive returns to taxpayers, while catalysing or leading ...

Russell Investments launches Low Carbon Global Shares Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... benchmark. James Harwood, portfolio manager, Russell Investments The fund uses Russell Investment's proprietary decarbonisation investment strategy and measures "the value and measure of carbon, green energy, and environmental, social and governance ...