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CEFC invests $80m in Pacific Equity Partners fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... 50% by 2030 - and to set targets for net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. "We are excited to work with PEP as it drives ESG outcomes by engaging with portfolio companies to support the achievement of decarbonisation activities," CEFC chief investment ...

Companies urged to act on greenwashing ahead of new ISSB framework

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... (ISSB) standards that will be released in June. Nicole Mohan, national sustainability lead and principal, risk advisory and ESG services of professional services firm RSM Australia, says the absence of a mandatory global sustainability framework often ...

ESG salaries revealed, talent shortage predicted as demand surges

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
There is no sign that demand for ESG professionals across the entire investment sector is abating, according to Kaizen Recruitment's ESG/Responsible Investment Professionals Financial Services Salary Guide 2023. Simon Gvalda, ESG recruitment specialist ...

Just transition: a fair go for fossil-fuel workers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... industries, and the economic prosperity of the regional communities that depend on them? In a recent panel session at ACSI's ESG Conference this week, the future of regional jobs was put in the spotlight, with panellists advocating for the establishment ...

Stewardship and greenwashing in spotlight at RI Australia 2023

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... demonstrate best practice in the burgeoning sector of responsible investment. This year's theme is "Scaling new heights in ESG and impact", and the 30+ sessions over the two days come when the responsible investment industry is facing a reckoning to ...

New collaboration to create TCFD for social risks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... calling for greater harmonization and standardization of disclosure frameworks to make it easier to assess companies' ESG performance, is expected to be significantly impacted. EY climate change and sustainability partner Emma Herd told FS Sustainability ...

American Century Investments on impact investing and best in progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023  |  NEWS
Head of ESG and sustainable investing at American Century Investments, Sarah Bratton Hughes, says the market is moving away from best in class, and towards best in progress, at a time when emissions are at an all-time high. The US-based ESG leader says ...

Investors welcome Commonwealth green bond program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... social bonds from providers that conduct their business and apply capital responsibly, giving consideration to a range of ESG) issues. A Commonwealth Green Bond Program will also act to establish a price curve and a benchmark for performance - Altius ...

Super funds ESG options underweight BHP, overweight CSL: Rainmaker Information

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
Super fund ESG options on average have "sharply reduced" exposure to BHP, Woodside Energy and Transurban while being overweight CSL, Telstra and ResMed, according to Rainmaker Information. Rainmaker Information has released its most recent Rainmaker ...

Weighing ESG risks of nickel as a critical mineral: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Australia could help diversify away from labour and environmental risks present in other countries, according to research from ISS ESG. According to recent analysis from ISS ESG, citing the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Sustainable Development ...