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BNP Paribas issues $140m in equity-linked green bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... companies likely to perform well in a world undergoing a 2C transition and to continue to play a part of the Australian economy in a 2C future. "We choose three types of companies," Watanabe said. "We pick up the leaders, the adaptors, and the least ...

Bond investor sues Australian government

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... presenting to bonds. Climate change is going to have very real physical impacts on our country and that is going to impact our economy and, in turn, the value of government bonds," O'Donnell told Financial Standard. "I really think the connection between ...

UK pension fund to divest half its portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... invest more or less in certain asset classes or regions depending on how we believe they will perform in a low-carbon economy," NEST said. Investing in private markets continues to present opportunities to generate returns while still supporting companies ...

Taking a closer look at corporate lobbying on climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... these credits would effectively postpone the implementation of the structural adjustment needed to move to a low carbon economy. As a more specific example, in a context where the LNG industry has been one of the main areas of emission growth in Australia ...

First State Super-backed Victorian fund makes first investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... manager. "This investment in an agricultural producer in regional Victoria will create new jobs and will support the local economy to grow - we're proud to be partnering with the Victorian Government to make a difference in regional communities," said ...

First State Super targets 30% emissions reduction in equities portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... divesting from thermal coal producers will be redeployed to investments that are in line with the transition to a low-carbon economy, McDonald said. "From a member perspective, because this is about the member and their returns and the impact to their ...

Carbon emissions need to peak "as soon as possible": AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... that policy makers, business and financial institutions should use the post-COVID-19 recovery to construct sustainable economy recovery and minimised carbon emissions. Moret focused on the shift of the energy mix as a priority area - while renewable ...

Local Government Super certified carbon neutral by Climate Active

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... becoming carbon neutral underlines our long-standing commitment to reducing emissions and contributing to a low-carbon economy," said Phil Stockwell, chief executive officer. "It demonstrates to our members and the wider community that it is possible ...

Australian Unity launches green bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... an attractive way for institutional and wholesale investor capital to support Australia's transition to a low emissions economy," Learmonth said. "There is strong demand for responsible investment products among Australian investors. We are at the cusp ...

Climate change and public health cannot be viewed in isolation: UNGCNA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... protect their businesses but stand to reap opportunities that will arise as the world transitions to a net zero carbon economy," Porter said. GCNA brings together signatories to the UN Global Compact, including more than 30 ASX 100 companies and other ...

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Aware Super, HESTA join forces against Woodside

ELIZA BAVIN
The super funds have voted against the re-election of the chair of the Woodside Energy Board's Sustainability Committee, saying the gas giant has failed to meet expectations on climate action.

Bill Gates to give away wealth in next 20 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
Bill Gates says he will give away all his wealth over the next two decades and close the Gates Foundation permanently in 2045.

Richest 10% drive global warming: Research

KARREN VERGARA
New research that examined wealth-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that the world's richest people are fuelling two thirds of global warming.

ART extends exclusions in Socially Conscious option

ELIZA BAVIN
ART said the more extensive set of exclusions will come into effect July 1.

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