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Less than 20% of ASX200 disclose financial impacts of climate risk: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... 20% are disclosing how their financial position may change due to climate-related risks and opportunities, according to research from PwC. PwC recently released the ESG Reporting in Australia analysis, which shows a "significant uplift" in the number ...

ISSB to require Scope 3 emissions disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Companies will be required to report Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions as part of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate-related disclosure standards. The ISSB voted unanimously to include Scopes 1 2 and 3 at its October ...

Vanguard, Hejaz, abrdn launch sustainable products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... growth companies that are driving solutions to global issues, as well as their significant expertise in fundamental equity research. Vanguard has appointed Baillie Gifford to manage the fund. "The fund is what we would call a dual-objective fund," said ...

Australia leads on climate risk coverage, but depth lacking: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... coverage and quality. "The capacity to assist is also going to have to improve," Jeyaretnam said. "I think there's some research and some work that's needed in the challenges around long term climate risk and uncertainties and forecasts and how that's ...

Abrdn launches sustainable Asian active ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... investing and this heritage and level of commitment allows us to see opportunities where others can't," Jollie said. "Our research teams have identified several structural themes which we believe will support growth in Asian markets in years to come ...

Vanguard launches positive impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... growth companies that are driving solutions to global issues, as well as their significant expertise in fundamental equity research. Vanguard has appointed Baillie Gifford to manage the fund. "The fund is what we would call a dual-objective fund," said ...

Cultiv8, Fidante launch agriculture, food tech fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Cultiv8 Funds Management (Cultiv8) and Fidante have joined forces to launch a fund that identifies and invests in early-stage agricultural and food technology companies. The Cultiv8 Agriculture and Food Technology Fund aims to focus on capital growth ...

Cobalt essential to net zero goals but brings labour risks: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... countries like Australia could help diversify away from labour and safety risks present in other countries, according to research from ISS ESG. According to recent analysis from ISS ESG, the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Sustainable Development ...

First Sentier Investors hires industry exec to new ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
First Sentier Investors has hired a high-profile industry executive to a newly created ESG role. Kristen Le Mesurier will join First Sentier as head of ESG for the firm's Australian Equities Growth team. She starts on 17 October. Le Mesurier joins First ...

BNP Paribas names APAC head of stewardship

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Singapore-based Jane Ho is the new head of stewardship, Asia Pacific at BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM). In her new role, Ho will lead the firm's stewardship activities in Asia Pacific, including researching key corporate governance issues ...