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Climate skills development needed: University of Technology Sydney

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Insights from the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures has seen 63% of investment professionals admit their climate skills need developing. As reported by sister publication Financial Standard, Research director Alison Atherton offered delegates to ...

Clear link between ESG performance and shareholder return: Federated Hermes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... simply avoid the entire sector in the name of environmental considerations," Grant said. "Does this exclusion by many sustainable investors result in the sector being more influenced by those less concerned by sustainability? If sustainability-focused ...

Sustainable packaging sector set to grow: Nanuk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... increased uptake of ecommerce and a shift from plastic packaging towards alternatives like paper and cardboard means the sustainable packaging sector is set for accelerating growth, according to Nanuk Asset Management. Around 10% of the Nanuk New World ...

VFMC hires ex-BHP ESG head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... application." The fund has a "longstanding and ongoing focus" on several priority themes that broadly map to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Those priority themes cover governance and culture, climate risk management, modern slavery, human ...

Defining financial, wellbeing impacts in housing: Kayne Anderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... resulting in further savings. "75% of the housing stock in the US is over 20 years old - it needs a capital infusion and a sustainable commitment. One of our assets is going to reduce tenant utility bills by 60%. That's such a meaningful savings on an ...

Investment in low-carbon energy infrastructure on the rise

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... Inflation Reduction Act. There is now a "wall of money for projects," said Kaam Sahely, head of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure practices at Vinson & Elkins. "You don't see any slowdown during the Trump administration, and ...

Clean Energy Finance Corporation turns 10

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... vital access to domestic and global capital, including the fast-growing pool of green capital seeking to preference sustainable investment. "Equally, a commitment to innovation is transforming the way we farm, manufacture, recycle and travel, addressing ...

RBA warns of climate-related liability risk for business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... - the Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) conducted by APRA on banks, increased disclosures and taxonomies and sustainable finance. "Having a taxonomy that is well-developed and widely accepted is important for a number of reasons," Kearns said. "A ...

VFMC hires to investment stewardship team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... application." The fund has a "longstanding and ongoing focus" on several priority themes that broadly map to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Those priority themes cover governance and culture, climate risk management, modern slavery, human ...

Big Red Group appoints first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... growth of the Big Red Group's supply partners. The organisation seeks to ensure its experiences are inclusive and sustainable, which allows the group to deliver positive change within the industry, for stakeholders and the wider community." The ESG framework ...