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Fund managers "eagerly" await green Treasury bond

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... international standards that should ensure bond proceeds will be directed toward projects that genuinely contribute to sustainability objectives," Liddell said. "For ethical and responsible investors, this will ensure capital is deployed to projects ...

Mercer nabs Aware sustainability expert

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... investment experience in both asset management and asset ownership roles, I am passionate about driving positive sustainability outcomes in line with financial returns," Shearman posted on social media. "As a senior sustainable investment analyst at ...

Deutsche Bank links 33% of long-term bonuses to non-financial targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
One of the world's largest financial institutions now ties a whopping third of long-term bonuses to sustainability and social objectives for the first time, starting this year. The change was outlined in its latest non-financial report outlining progress ...

Lombard Odier brings plastic circularity fund down under

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... plastic value chain with the objective to reduce plastic waste issues and deliver attractive financial returns and sustainability outcomes worldwide," he added. In support, AFM Investment Partners' John Donovan said the plastics problem is widely ...

CBA launches green business loan

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Australia's largest lender has rolled out a new financing option for enterprises to fund sustainability projects like renewable energy, energy-efficient upgrades, climate resilience, and nature protection. The Business Green Loan supports organisations ...

Greenwashing remains a priority: ASIC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... 'net zero by 2030' or adopting more sustainable practices. Companies might dial back their aspirations around sustainability if they fear that they will be in collision with the regulators, he said. "It should be done when the science is settled. ...

Big super's plan on fossil fuel return

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Brighter Super, Hostplus, IOOF and Qantas Super were the least likely to vote on climate. AustralianSuper told FS Sustainability the fund engaged with Woodside on "its approach to climate change and its strategy to transition to a net zero economy". ...

More calls for adaptation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... change emphasises the importance of avoiding even more warming," McAllister told the crowd at the Commonwealth Bank sustainability summit, held at the Sydney International Convention Centre on Tuesday. "There will be some risks that are expensive and ...

Podcast: Making the SDGs count with Fiona Reynold

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
On today's episode, we are talking to the multi-hyphenate sustainability and responsible investment leader Fiona Reynolds about the intersection of the E and the S and why it matters for business. Fiona is an independent director and advisory board ...

Major indices provide ESG clarity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... company and portfolio level. "S&P Dow Jones Indices' approach to index design reflects a holistic view of the vast sustainability ecosystem and biodiversity is an important part of this equation," said Jas Duhra, global head of sustainability indices ...