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The importance of additionality in impact investing

MATT LAWTON  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... ultimately contributes to stronger investment outcomes. Those of us embedded in the world of impact; sustainable; or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing know well how prolific it has been in coining terms and concepts to describe the ...

Are investors walking the walk when it comes to voting on biodiversity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Asset managers have argued in favour of engagement rather than divestment - but a new report from non-profit financial think tank Planet Tracker has found that even sustainability funds at the largest asset managers are consistently voting against biodiversity ...

Greening Australia names new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... ALCA, Zoos Victoria, CSIRO, Landcare, and Amcor. Campbell is Greening Australia's first female CEO since the environmental enterprise adopted a national structure. "Greening Australia's enterprise structure and emphasis on delivering large-scale ...

Hamilton Lane raises $370m for second impact fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainable investment platform. Impact Fund II is a closed-end investment vehicle that aims to create positive social and environmental impact alongside generating private equity returns. It has a focus on making direct investments across strategies ...

ISSB to unlock sustainable capital: IFRS exec

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... managing director of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), an international consortium of business and environmental NGOs that was consolidated into IFRS in January last year. She is also a former Global Reporting Initiative Stakeholder Council ...

Octopus Energy makes waves with £1.5bn renewable energy investment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... partners... The mutual benefits are profound, from economic growth and job creation to technological advancement and environmental sustainability. "The launch of our newly-forged UK-Japan renewable energy partnership marks a significant milestone in ...

Investment opportunities in a changing global food system

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... be more vulnerable to the complex challenges ahead." Climate risks The report cautions investors to consider the environmental impact of conventional meat production, as well as the challenges posed by climate change on global food production. Agriculture ...

FS Sustainability launches inaugural ESG Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... in their personal lives," Alembakis said. "The people reflect strong sustainability values in community work in environmental projects, pro bono and volunteer work with charities and working in local sporting clubs across the country." After gathering ...

Aust Post launches inaugural sustainability linked bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... Australia Post has priced its first-ever sustainability bond, a $100 million issuance with the use of proceeds linked to environmental and social projects. Issued under an Australian Medium-Term Note (AMTN) program, the funds raised will be used to assist ...

Giant Leap completes fundraise for second impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... funds to invest in Australian impact startups. Giant Leap defines an impact startup as one that "has a tangible environmental or societal benefit embedded in its business model so that every dollar of revenue generated is inherently linked to the generation ...