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Australia vulnerable as countries decarbonise

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... you're only focusing on specific sectors, not factoring in other sectors that will be impacted by a transition to a net zero economy," she said. "By way of exclusions, you narrow your investment universe, you narrow your volatility, but we still ...

Bank, state government become first buyers of Reef Credits

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... said Hamish Kelly, head of global banking, Australia at HSBC. "Nature-based solutions are important in the transition to net zero carbon and partnerships like this - between governments, the private sector and organisations like GreenCollar - are critical ...

Industry fund lifts game on SRI options

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... portfolio by at least 30% by 2023, supporting an economy-wide 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and a net zero emission position by 2050. Equities currently comprise around 40% of the fund's overall portfolio, meaning that the 30% ...

Investors, assemble: Climate League launched

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a further 230 million tonnes from current projections out to 2030, on a path to net zero by 2050. Aware Super, Cbus, IFM Investors and the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) have joined Climate League 2030 as ...

Green loans in "nascent" stage: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... practice and commitment to innovation. Acceleration in the corporate sector can be expected on both sides of the Tasman as net zero targets and transition strategies come to the fore from institutional investors and are increasingly embedded in company ...

Superannuation funds accelerate climate action: ClimateWorks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... 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 commitments of the country's largest superannuation funds ...

Cbus Super announces net zero portfolio emissions target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... put in place processes to achieve portfolio targets for each asset class, including equities. Cbus already has specific net zero emissions target for property by 2030 and infrastructure by 2050, said Kristian Fok, chief investment officer, Cbus. Fok ...

HESTA issues Statement on Working with Indigenous Communities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... fund announced a plan to reduce the absolute carbon emissions in its investment portfolios by 33% by 2030 and move to net zero by 2050. HESTA will implement a Climate Change Transition Plan (CCTP) that seeks to effectively align the Fund's actions ...

GCNA urges government to focus on sustainability in COVID-19 recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... "We can help to prioritise those most vulnerable, but also build coherent policies that are aligned to the context of net zero carbon emissions, a healthier earth in terms of managing nature and also looking after the wellbeing of humans." The 17 SDGs ...

First State Super targets 30% emissions reduction in equities portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... announced it would reduce the absolute carbon emissions in its investment portfolios by 33% by 2030 and will move to net zero by 2050.The $52 billion industry superannuation fund will implement a Climate Change Transition Plan (CCTP) that seeks to effectively ...