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Gap in financing solutions for refugees: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... driven by "acute emergencies" such as the Syrian refugee crisis, but also include displaced people affected by climate change as well as conflict. "Of the tens of trillions of dollars in global sustainable investments, less than $50m is earmarked for ...

Kilter Rural discloses state of natural capital in $68m agri fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... sequestration at scale in the production of sustainable food. The Fund also implements the TCFD to assess and respond to climate change related risks and opportunities. KAFF also continues to meet its regeneration target aiming for 20-30% reforestation ...

Australia vulnerable but resilient on climate risk: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... though Australia is in a good spot, we do have exposures that executives should be considering," Duncan said. "Climate change is one, reliance on energy is another - Australia is a country susceptible to the availability and the price of energy."

Sustainable debt, finance in strong start to 2022: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... "I think we will hopefully see more SLBs come through w/ social targets, but ultimately, the focus has been on climate change, net zero and emissions reductions. Most SLLs that ANZ has issued features between three and six targets in each transaction ...

Victorian government announces $10m biodiversity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... flora and fauna and boosting private investment in the state's biodiversity. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio has announced the Nature Fund, which will be used to match biodiversity projects proposed by private or philanthropic ...

Insignia Financial creates head of RI role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... opportunities, maximising the effectiveness of engagement with managers and companies, and will have a strong focus on climate change, modern slavery, and governance. Tayler comes to Insignia Financial from Ellerston Capital, where he was head of ESG. ...

Mercer appoints APAC sustainable investment leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... acceptance and advancement of sustainable investment has accelerated in recent years, most notably in addressing climate change," Mather said. "Investors are under increasing pressure from their stakeholders to ensure that environmental, social and governance ...

CEFC allocates $2m to airlines emissions solution developer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... efficiency, and now - with the backing of the CEFC - MicroTau will put shark skin inspired film on planes to help fight climate change," said MicroTau CEO and founder Henry Bilinsky. With limited immediate options for converting existing aero fleets ...

ASIC: improve greenwashing disclosure or risk penalty

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... saying it would consider enforcement action if they see "egregious conduct." Speaking at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) Summit in Sydney, ASIC senior executive leader, corporations Claire LaBouchardiere summarised the regulator's recent ...

Qantas Super in $2bn climate risk mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... reduction in carbon emissions across Qantas Super's investment portfolio by 2025, from a baseline of 30 June 2020. "Climate change represents a risk we need to mitigate and manage and also represents other opportunities," noted Qantas Super CIO Andrew ...