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Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
The government's announced ban on the export of recyclable waste and commitment to fund the construction and expansion of recycling facilities brings strategic risks and opportunities for companies and investors In Tuesday's budget speech, Treasurer ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Greenhouse gas emissions and worker rights/modern slavery are the two most important areas of ESG focus for Australian listed companies in the near future, according to new research from Perennial Value Management. Perennial has released the results ...

Woolworths commits to ambitious GHG emissions cuts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Woolworths Group has committed to reducing its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030 in targets endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In addition, Woolworths has committed to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas ...

Positive ESG impact linked to financial performance: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Focusing on listed companies that have stronger performance on sustainability brings positive impacts on the planet and strong financial performance, according to impact investor Melior Investment Management. Melior has published an inaugural Australian ...

Opinion: Australian super funds could benefit from US ESG policy move

RAEWYN WILLIAMS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... the DOL's proposals propelled the work needed to establish, as a priority, a more settled position on how climate change action (and responsible investing overall) delivers investment risk and return rewards to current and future generations of retirees. ...

Superannuation funds accelerate climate action: ClimateWorks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Superannuation funds' efforts to address climate change risks are accelerating in Australia, according to a report examining the 20 largest funds. ClimateWorks Australia's Net Zero Momentum Tracker for the superannuation sector evaluated the ...

Ardea, UTS partnership to bring AI to fixed income analysis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... bonds, Ryan said. A second area will examine which government bonds will be rewarded or penalised for their government's action - or lack thereof - on climate. "Some governments and economies will start to be penalised by investors - Sweden isn't buying ...

Rest climate change case pushes ahead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Rest's legal stoush with one of its members over the fund's approach to climate change is pushing ahead, with a trial fast approaching. Rest and Mark McVeigh had a hearing for a dispute on discovery and privilege earlier this week before mediation ...

Global sustainability standards bodies launch shared vision, goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Five global organisations responsible for setting sustainability-related frameworks and standards have joined together to publish a shared vision for what is needed for more comprehensive corporate reporting. CDP, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board ...

AAIB, Amundi launch climate investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AAIB) and Amundi will launch an investment framework aimed at informing "targeted sustainable and responsible financing." The AIIB-Amundi Climate Change Investment Framework "translates key objectives of the ...