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Prepare for TNFD: FSI release guide on nature risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... and the fight against climate change. This guide has been based upon research from the First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute which historically focuses on microplastics but is now expanding to include on nature and biodiversity, with a ...

IFM Investors creates head of sustainable investment role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
IFM Investors has appointed Maria Nazarova-Doyle as head of sustainable investment. The newly created role is based in London. In the role, Nazarova-Doyle will lead IFM's Global Sustainable Investment team, focusing on the implementation and measurement ...

Bridging the ESG gap: strategies for institutional investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... and common blueprint for what sustainable activities are... so that when we're allocating capital for sustainable investment portfolios there is a more common basis for people to understand what sustainable looks like. "A common set of standards ...

La Trobe Uni issues $175m green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... funded through this initiative. "Investors in our green bond will have the opportunity to be part of a sustainable investment portfolio that aligns with their own environmental and social values," Smith said. "Furthermore, the green bond offering demonstrates ...

Asset managers failing on 2050 goals: InfluenceMap

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... and the actions and engagements they carry out is critical," Jake Barnett, Wespath's managing director of sustainable investment strategies and engagement track co-lead on the net zero asset owner alliance commented. "Asset managers can - and should ...

IFM Investors certified by Climate Active

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
IFM Investors has been certified by Climate Active as it seeks to deliver on its corporate net zero commitments. Climate Active is an Australian Government program that partners with Australian businesses to drive voluntary climate action and strengthen ...

Challenging market weakens ESG-focused fund flows

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Australian and New Zealand sustainable funds saw record outflows of US$1.7 billion against a backdrop of global outflows. Inflation, interest rates and recession fears are weakening flows into global sustainable funds overall- which attracted $US18 ...

Transition Pathway Initiative appoints new chairs as founder steps down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... named the new chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) board. Jake Barnett, managing director of sustainable investment strategies at US-based non-profit retirement fund administrator Wespath, has been appointed chair of the TPI Strategic advisory ...

Seismic shift expected in global energy mix

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... according to Hamish Chamberlayne, head of global sustainable equities at Janus Henderson Investors The sustainable investment expert says renewables offer favourable energy return on investment compared to other energy sources. According to a recent ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... governments, regulators and investors crack down on climate and corporate governance, according to global sustainable investment heads. There are opportunities for investors in the region where companies stay ahead of emerging trends, particularly in ...