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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 ...

IGCC, global investors urge G7 to step up game on Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... Reynolds, CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI ). " The transition from a high carbon to a low carbon economy is inevitable and there is no doubt that policymakers are feeling increased pressure to act on this issue. Investors must keep ...

Peering into the sustainability crystal ball for 2018 - what lies ahead?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... the retail side, demand will continue to be strong for products that take advantage of the transition to the low carbon economy, said Simon O'Connor, CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia. "A lot of ESG issues are playing out as front ...

Vision Super publishes Corporate Responsibility report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... Super accepts the science of climate change, and that has led the fund to develop plans to transition to a low carbon economy in future. "We haven't divested," Wyrsch said. "The issue we have with divestment generally is that it is partisanship. When ...

APRA encourages entities to perform stress-test for climate-related risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
The "weight of money" is driving the transition to a low carbon economy, and "commercial imperatives such as investment, innovation and reputational factors, is increasingly driving that shift, rather than scientists or policymakers," according to Geoff ...

ANZ Bank identifies climate change as component within credit risk, talks TCFD guidelines in 2017 Annual Review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... important standard for our business and signals the importance we place on all firms managing the transition to a low carbon economy. Two years ago it was clear we needed to re-shape ANZ's future in response to a fast-changing external environment and ...

Investors decry decision by United States president to withdraw from Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... of these very real dangers," Davidson said. "ACSI members are already investing to support a transition to a low carbon economy. The Paris Agreement is key to ensuring investors have the confidence to continue to support this transition." The Global ...

Majority of largest asset owners recognise risk of climate change: AODP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... largest asset owners recognise the financial risks of climate change, the opportunities in the transition to the low carbon economy, and are taking action, according to the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) Global Climate Index 2017. The Global ...

Investa Commercial Property Fund Issues $100 million certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... leadership position in corporate sustainability and reflects our long-term commitment to transitioning to a low carbon economy." Investa will use the proceeds towards low-carbon building projects that meet Climate Bonds Standard criteria, said Nina James ...

IGCC, AIGCC publish investor disclosure guide aligned to TCFD recommendations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... high quality disclosure. The guide also recognises that investors are critical agents in the transition to a low carbon economy and so have a responsibility to deliver the information our stakeholders need," The guide is organised around "core principles ...

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Budget 2024: A win for clean energy, not environment

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The Federal Budget is an "excellent down-payment" on clean energy - but fails on nature and biodiversity, gas, electrification, and ACCUs.

Stewardship resources should double

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Stewardship is under-resourced as investors grapple with assessing how organisations align with the ambitions of clients and beneficiaries.

ESG jobs in 2024: Salaries, career tips and more

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In this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Simon Gvalda, manager of the ESG and Responsible Investment Recruitment team at Kaizen Recruitment, who recently released their much-awaited salary guide for ESG roles in 2024.

Fund selection risk a material issue

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Investors face fund selection risk and a substantial disparity in performance when choosing sustainable investment strategies, especially when it comes to ESG exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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