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ESG managed funds outperform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... screened universe that looks for positive as well as screening out negatives. We tend to be on the right side of government policy, we tend to have some pretty progressive thought processes, so it adds value." BetaShares also cites integrity and quality ...

Assessing the costs, opportunities to green hydrogen

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... size of electrolyser. The point is, once you reach a certain pint, you get the virtuous feedback loop - between public policy incentives and private capital tech response."

Social issues and climate dominate engagement: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... the role that companies' memberships in trade associations and lobbying groups, the stances those groups take on climate policy, and where there might be gaps in strategic long term interest. State Street signalled its interest in this issue last year ...

TCorp NSW issues $1.3 billion green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... also supports the NSW government environmental and social policies, strategies and goals, including the NSW Climate Change Policy Framework, NSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy, and NSW Premier's Priorities.

Regulator appoints first head of climate risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Guide SPG 530 Investment Governance (SPG 530), but will not have oversight of that process, which is being led by APRA's Policy Division. APRA is currently reviewing SPG 530 in in relation to ESG considerations for super funds. APRA's focus on the ...

Government reforms aim for increased super transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... and related prudential guidance. In the wake of COVID-19, APRA announced that it would suspend its planned 2020 agenda of policy and supervision initiatives until at least 30 September 2020, however an APRA spokesperson confirmed to FS Sustainability ...

Asset owner, engagement organisation in ESG hires

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... analyst. The move at ACSI is to backfill a vacant position, noted Ed John, executive manager, governance, engagement and policy, ACSI. "We're coming out of restrictions and given everything going on with climate change and modern slavery and issues ...

Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... generating $600 million of investment in Australia's recycling capacity, and $59.6 million will go towards for National Waste Policy Action Plan commitments, including implementing the waste export ban, improving our waste data and halving food waste ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... beneficial for their company. More than half - 55% - of companies agreed or strongly agreed that a national carbon/energy policy will help them address emissions in businesses and develop suitable targets. The survey also found that the relative importance ...

PRI executive appointed to European Platform on Sustainable Finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... European Commission on the development of robust and science-based technical screening criteria for the EU taxonomy and policy development, as well as other duties, according to the European Commission. Fabian will retains his current role with the Principles ...