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Extreme weather increases through Autumn 2019: Actuaries Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... long-term trends in extremes. Extremes in climate pose the greatest risk to people, communities, the environment and the economy, Andrews said. The collation of quarterly data in an index "allows regulators, companies, scientists and others to monitor ...

Foresight Group launches Foresight Renwable Energy Income Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... Energy Income Fund," said Morgan Jones, head of assurance at the Carbon Trust. "The transition to a low carbon sustainable economy will require significant access to new and green finance, so it is particularly exciting to see an innovation in the market ...

Emerging markets bring exposure to unmanaged ESG risk: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... We dug into the data and found that several sectors exposed to this issue - financials, technology are two areas of the economy where data privacy is extremely important, and when looking at companies based in emerging markets within these sectors, we ...

ACCR files shareholder resolution with BHP over industry associations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... in advancing the development of standards, best practices and constructive policy that are of benefit to members, the economy and society," the company said in a statement to the market. "Membership provides BHP with the ability to lead, influence and ...

Australia's green bond issuance tops $15 billion: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... opportunity and the capital to meet its green infrastructure challenges and create a climate ready, resilient and robust economy, fit for the future," said Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative. "Investing in low carbon transition will create jobs ...

Investment in climate-related opportunities grow: IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... work with our members to develop investable solutions to facilitate the transition to a resilient, net zero emissions economy," Herd said.

Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative sets working groups

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... Australian financial services sector aims to accelerate the shift towards aligning the financial system with a sustainable economy that is fit for the future. "Now the work really begins," O'Connor said. "The intention is, at a high level, at the end ...

CEFC provides $120 million finance for Curtin University development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... as playing an increasing role in Australia's transition to lower emissions, given the size and diversity of the state economy and the appetite for innovation. " The new student accommodation at Exchange will target will target 5-Star Green Star Design ...

Responsible investment a fundamental practice in NZ: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... responsible investment community really stepped up and entered their role of what finance industry can do in the real economy. Finance can play a critical role on really important social issues, or issues of national interest. The market responded very ...

CEFC, Ironstone Capital create Warada Capital, specialist joint venture

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... offshore participants. This is pivotal to our policy objective of supporting the orderly transition of the Australian economy to a decarbonised future." The CEFC has developed a $1.2 billion equity portfolio since it began investing, working alongside ...