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Strong inflows to sustainable option: Stockspot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... also use positive screens to include companies that "are leading in sustainable activities (such as renewable energy, recycling, and energy efficient transport) and adapting a greener world are included." The Sustainable Portfolios also have an exposure ...

Australian companies below global peers on reporting, targets: Refinitiv

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... across the questions around reporting of waste, water and carbon emissions. That's dragging the score down." Waste and recycling activities are undertaken by almost 16% of companies in Australia, up slightly from 11% in 2014. Real estate, banking and ...

Human rights, ethical sourcing driving ESG considerations in Asia: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... Carlsson-Sweeney, head of ESG Research pointed to plastic waste as one such issue, citing the recent crackdown on waste recycling exports by Malaysia, where 3,000 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic was returned to Australia; the Philippines, in returning ...

Local Government Super appoints Claudia Bels as board director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... variety of member-based, private and government organisations including CBHS Corporate Health, Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform, Australian Settlements Limited, Australian Physiotherapy Council and the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission. ...

Climate-related policies "inevitable", but likely to be disorderly: IPR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... that Australia is in an unusual position from an asset allocation perspective to react to these changes through capital recycling of real asset investments. "In future, real assets are going to be green," he said. "Australia is well placed from an asset ...

TCorp reports on use of proceeds for initial $1.8 billion Green Bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... The third project to receive funding under the Green Bond was $90 million towards the Quakers Hill and St Marys water recycling plants. "This is the first time we've reported on the use of proceeds," said Fiona Trigona, head of funding and balance sheet ...

Ausbil joins Investor Declaration on Plastic Pollution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... major risk and pledging to work with companies to find solutions through corporate commitments, plastic reduction and recycling programs, and policies. Ausbil cited the IEA and Credit Suisse in saying plastics account for some 33% (or around 3.2 million ...

CEFC provides $120 million finance for Curtin University development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... student accommodation at Exchange will target will target 5-Star Green Star Design and As Built, which includes water recycling, energy minimisation initiatives and is situated close to Curtin's bus interchange, said Professor Deborah Terry, Curtin University ...

T. Rowe Price evaluates sustainability impacts of plastic consumption

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... points to four ways in which the plastics industry will be "fundamentally reshaped" - (1) reduced usage, (2) increased recycling, (3) increased incineration (waste to energy), and (4) replacement by plastic alternatives and/or new biodegradable plastics. ...

Pengana WHEB Sustainable Investing Impact Report identifies positives

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... impacting around areas such as carbon emissions abated, renewable energy generation, water consumption distribution, recycling, healthcare, and tertiary education, among other themes. "Advisors who are specialist ethical or sustainable advisors, clearly ...