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Invest in sustainable development for positive return: RadiantESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... management, and whether the company is an Impact leader gauging how the company is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "We think companies that are positively aligned to the SDGs will have a tailwind, those that are negatively aligned ...

Majority of ASX200 reporting on ESG: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... company is managing its risk." More than 60% of the ASX200 now map their risks against individual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or use the SDG framework to guide their reporting. Climate Action (Goal 13) is the most cited priority SDG. Five ...

Rainmaker reveals ESG super fund leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... describe their net-zero commitments, investment processes and how they may be trying to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals rather than just declare their negative investment screens," Dunnin added. "More funds are also lodging Modern Slavery ...

Gap in financing solutions for refugees: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... forms of support. "RII and ISS ESG data shows that strong-performing ESG and positively contributing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) firms demonstrate significant impact on refugee livelihoods," Janakiram said. "Moreover, supporting refugees has ...

SGCH publishes first impact report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... has published its first impact report for investors and other stakeholders and prioritised three Sustainable Development Goals that align to its work. SGCH is a not-for-profit community housing provider that develops and manages sustainable, safe and ...

Strong flow of new ESG funds brought to market: Equity Trustees

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... of those that that did, 9% had an environment, social and governance (ESG) theme, with 4% having sustainable development goals, 3% ultra-ethical code of governance (Sharia compliant) and 1% themed carbon neutral. Equity Trustees defines an ESG fund as ...

AXA IM launches two sustainable funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... consistent and aligned with green bond projects. The fund is aligned to four sub-themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - low carbon transport, smart energy, green buildings and sustainable ecosystem. "As the battle against climate change drives ...

Financial inclusion as risk and opportunity: Principal Financial Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... better services to people." As part of the Principal Group's ESG strategy, which is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the company has outlined measurable commitments to advance inclusive products, services, and communities and to meet ...

Budget "misses opportunity" to address sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... not in line with 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI), which the government committed to under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," she said. "The UNGCNA encourages the Government to prioritise additional funding in order to achieve the 2030 Agenda ...

Apostle Funds Management launches people and planet fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... financial return via multiple asset classes, while creating positive impact in line with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "The People and Planet Diversified Fund is the natural evolution of sustainable investment in Australia," said AFM ...