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Fund manager creates, hires for ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Australian Share Fund returned 9.1% p.a. "We're excited about the future," said Johan Carlberg, Alphinity principal and CEO. "Five years ago we added the global equity team which has demonstrated the strength of our investment process in international ...

Government reforms aim for increased super transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Responsible investment strategies and approaches are "entirely consistent with best interest duties," said Simon O'Connor, CEO, Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "The precedent is that decisions must be aligned with best interest ...

Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... gives the waste management industry confidence when investing in infrastructure and innovation," said Vik Bansal, Cleanaway CEO and managing director. "With this fund, governments at all levels, together with industry can invest in building a domestic ...

PRI recgonises leaders for climate reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... said. "We want signatories to feel empowered to respond to the challenges presented by climate change," said Fiona Reynolds, CEO PRI. "To address the much-needed shift in signatory behaviour to incorporate climate risks, we made the decision to only ...

QBE makes allocation to impact investment fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... in an initial offering. The first close was an "important and exciting milestone," said Save the Children Australia's CEO Paul Ronalds. "Our fund is about creating solutions to some of the world's most complex problems," Ronalds said. "The fund ...

PRI executive appointed to European Platform on Sustainable Finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... pleased that he will also continue in his current role as chief responsible investment officer at PRI," said Fiona Reynolds, PRI CEO. "The well-deserved appointment reflects Nathan's tremendous depth of knowledge and experience in sustainable finance ...

Woolworths commits to ambitious GHG emissions cuts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... partner Woolworths leading the way in emissions reductions throughout its business and supply chain," said Dermot O'Gorman, CEO of WWF Australia. "I think we will see many other great Australian companies follow in raising their own climate ambitions ...

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 ...

Solar financier to issue certified green ABS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... customers and the widespread uptake of rooftop solar by Australian households," said Katherine McConnell, Brighte founder and CEO. The proceeds from the issuance will be used to finance solar energy related assets, including residential solar PV, battery ...

Coles signs Queensland renewable energy deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... regional NSW. The significant increase in renewable energy is a major part of Coles' commitment, said Steven Cain, Coles Group CEO. "We have already made changes throughout our business to use energy more efficiently, which has enabled us to reduce our ...