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UniSuper invests with NorthStar Impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "complementary skill set" and NorthSTar's focus on the smaller end of the market as attractive qualities. "We value sustainability and ESG measures across the whole of the fund and I think this helps to complement and add to our process as a part of ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... welcomes today's update to SPG530, which among other things confirms expectations that super funds consider sustainability-related, market-wide risks and can incorporate environmental and social impact objectives in their investment strategies," ...

Untapped talent: Australia missing out on $50b in GDP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... people with disability earn 10% lower wages than without disability. A spokesperson from Get Skilled Access told FS Sustainability unconscious bias is a pervasive issue, which hinders true inclusivity. "Disability inclusion goes beyond physical adjustments ...

University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Macquarie University has inked a $450 million sustainability linked loan (SLL) as part of a refinancing deal that will see interest rate savings invested in scholarships for disadvantaged students. Macquarie has refinanced its bank facilities and worked ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... renewable energy-based electrification to shield themselves from volatile energy prices, with positive implications for sustainability, according to a new survey from Schneider Electric. The company commissioned independent strategic research consultancy ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... buildings, fitouts and community design and construction that rewards projects which achieve best practice or above sustainability outcomes. The Green Star rating classifies Charter Hall's scale of 6-Star certification as world-leading. Despite a 47% ...

ACCC publishes greenwashing guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... become more environmentally conscious, businesses need to be honest and transparent when making environmental or sustainability claims so consumers are not being misled," ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said. "False or misleading claims can undermine consumer ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... you're looking at water reform," Gunn said. The national statement refers to several existing industry-led sustainability initiatives, including the National Farmers' Federation 2050 net zero target, the Grain Growers' Climate Change policy ...

Executive appointment roundup: State Street, ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
This week, several institutions have added key new hires in their sustainability teams. Disability advocate heads up sustainability at State Street Neurodiversity and disability inclusion advocate Jessica Donohue was appointed State Street's head ...

ANZ augments sustainable finance team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... years of banking experience, most recently as director, group funding, where he was actively involved in ANZ's sustainability bond issuance program since its inception in 2015. In his new role, he will work closely with Melbourne-based executive director ...