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Podcast: Ramping up impact on climate and biodiversity - Ingrid Kukuljan

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
In this episode of The Greener Way, we're talking with Ingrid Kukuljan, the head of impact and sustainability at Federated Hermes. Ingrid is responsible for the construction and management of the portfolios within Federated Hermes' impact and ...

How to achieve low carbon intensity in your equity portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... world. Only rarely do managers explicitly target a portfolio temperature outside of dedicated climate or environmental impact strategies, because net zero targets are still a developing subject. S&P TruCost has found that every sector in the S&P 500 ...

Australian Unity inks sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... deal, the wellbeing provider could pay a penalty, said Australian Unity group treasurer and general manager of strategy and impact Adam Vise. The financing will be used to support general funding needs and investments. "We have a range of opportunities," ...

Podcast: Investing in climate resilience - Michael Bones

THE GREENER WAY  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
On this episode of The Greener Way, we're speaking with the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) advocacy manager Michael Bones. IGCC has recently launched a two-year strategy to help investors fund projects and companies that will help our changing ...

Forestry companies create global engagement body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
A coalition of forestry companies including New Forests have launched a collaborative engagement body that will advocate on issues including climate change, biodiversity loss and halting and reversing deforestation. The International Sustainable Forestry ...

MONEYME becomes a B Corp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... tangible measurements of its approach to sustainability, said MONEYME head of ESG Alex Graham. "That's what the B Corp impact assessment does really well - it helps identify areas for improvements," Graham said. "We were very conscious of making ...

Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... real income of Australians by $152.5 billion - a cumulative increase in the real income of Australians. The value of this impact is equivalent to a one-time increase in the average income of Australians by approximately $1,171 per person. The funding ...

Men receiving higher salary increases than women: ADP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
Women's salary increases are failing to keep up with men's, with this trend expected to continue into the year ahead. Australian pay rises in the past 12 months averaged 5.7% for men, compared to only 4.4% for women. In the next 12 months, men expect ...

Prepare for TNFD: FSI release guide on nature risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... whether companies have policies on deforestation, whether they are a member of related initiatives. They can also look at impact-related data points like water use, data points on certifications, standards, and whether they mention in their reports. ...

Avani partners with EG towards "real zero"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... investors." Avani CEO Nicolette Maury commented: "Decarbonising buildings at scale is our opportunity to make a lasting impact on climate change while helping property leaders unlock environmental impacts to deliver sustainable buildings and portfolios. ...