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GPIF selects S&P Down Jones Indices for ESG benchmarks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... analytics and benchmarks to make decisions with conviction. We are steadfast in our commitment to advance a global sustainable economy through our ESG products and services including Trucost's leading environmental data and analytics which underpin the ...

Future Business Generation outlines Millennial climate risk concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... represent millennial workers and savers, who will retire post-2030 into a world which will be transitioning into a low carbon economy in the mist of the physical impacts of climate change. The group has issued its first research project, Climate Change ...

Local Government Super selects PIMCO for fixed income ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... concept for both the Australian and global market," Turnbull said. "LGS recognises that the long-term prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of members depends on a healthy environment, social cohesion and good governance of LGS and the companies ...

Responsible investment reaches tipping point, more work to come: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... the change that we've managed to create for more of a sustainable society and a sustainable environment and a prosperous economy," O'Connor said. "We're stoked to see the big numbers, and the big numbers are great, but we expect that that should flow ...

CEFC reports 39 direct commitments worth $2.3 billion in FY18

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... said. "It is simply not possible for the CEFC to directly influence the emissions and energy profile of every asset in the economy," he said. "By working with these industry leaders, we are providing finance for market-leading projects, which can also ...

Finance sector calls for development of Sustainable Finance Roadmaps

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... regulation and finance practices that helps the finance sector contribute systematically to a more resilient and sustainable economy. "The financial sector is providing a clear signal that national roadmaps are needed to unlock financing for sustainable ...

Expert panel discusses growth of Australia's impact investing market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... that HESTA defines impact broadly, in that all the investments made by the $46 billion fund have an impact throughout the economy, and that while their investments are made for the ultimate financial benefit of its members, when it comes to certain investments ...

S&P Dow Jones launches Carbon Price Risk Adjusted Index Series

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... Pricing Tool, S&P said. "As the efforts to achieve the commitments of the Paris Agreement and the transition to a low carbon economy progress, future carbon prices could lead to significant increased costs for companies which have not managed their global ...

Mercer advises Business As Different approach to ESG issues

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... about asking different questions of the investment managers, not just am I contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy, but am I exposed to other risks as part of that transition. Am I contributing to a more sustainable workforce, am I exposed ...

Institutional investors step up engagement as part of Climate Action 100+ initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... of carbon emissions on climate change. We are doing this because serious financial risks are in play across the global economy." The 61 additional companies were added to the initial focus list because participants believe the companies are "material ...

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Podcast: From silos to synergy

THE GREENER WAY
First Sentier Investors' global head of responsible investment Kate Turner joins The Greener Way to discuss how accounting for the many inter-reactions and flow-on effects of addressing specific sustainability issues can lead to improved outcomes.

Plenti wins WA government mandate

KARREN VERGARA
ASX-listed Plenti Group has won a mandate from the Western Australian government to help the state accelerate the adoption of batteries.

Carbon tariffs on some imports urgently needed: Climate Energy Finance

KARREN VERGARA
Despite the raging global trade war, Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is calling for carbon tariffs on some imports and for Australia to lead the way for a regional Asian carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).

Climate investing declines amid Trump's anti-clean energy regime

MATTHEW WAI
Although investors are withdrawing from climate investing due to uncertainty from the aggressive approach by the US President Donald Trump in his pro-fossil fuels and anti-energy agenda, it opens up opportunities further afield.

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