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Parametric explores integration of responsible investing in peer-constrained world

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... do a lot of analysis at inception." The paper notes that screens for tobacco and controversial weapons do not have a material impact on performance outcomes. "For example, consider the impact of a tobacco and controversial weapons screen on a superannuation ...

Pengana selects WHEB Asset Management to manage Hunter Hall Global Deep Green Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... to the 6 Hunter Hall certified products are maintained," O'Connor said. "With today's announcement, we see this as a material change to the way the Global Deep Green Trust is being managed from the perspective of the responsible investment strategy ...

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures releases final report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... and its implementation. Other organisations also welcomed the final recommendations. "Investors see climate change as a material financial risk and are calling on business to disclose their 2C strategy. Boards need a plan for managing climate change ...

Will Australia adopt the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures recommendations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... magic formula. There is no substitute for looking at your business and your circumstances and turning your mind to what's material to your business." Credit Suisse sees the trust gap between stakeholders who misinterpret the level and degree of concern ...

VicSuper launches updated Socially Conscious investment option

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
VicSuper has launched a Socially Conscious investment option, which invests in companies based on a custom index tailored to take into account action on climate change and on social issues like human rights and labour rights. Kirsten Simpson, VicSuper ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... commitments they made under the Paris Agreement," said Steve Bracks, chairman of Cbus Super. "Climate change poses real and material financial risks. Cbus is taking active steps to responsibly manage these risks and carve out new investment opportunities. ...

CEFC publishes report on best practice initiatives for property sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has published a report identifying 50 best practice initiatives to improve properties as part of the broader industry push towards net zero carbon buildings. CEFC and consultants Norman Disney & Young (NDY) ...

New Forests expands on forestry sector's role in investment, bio-economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
The forestry sector has investment role to play in both removing and storing carbon from the atmosphere, as well as its contribution to a rising bio-economy, according to New Forests. David Brand, New Forests CEO New Forests, which has more than 400,000 ...

Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Michael Orzano

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... data, either in their public reporting or to specialist ESG rating providers. But what ESG information is crucial and material to both investors and investees? Rachel Alembakis, publisher of The Sustainability Report, recently moderated a panel discussion ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Martina Macpherson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... data, either in their public reporting or to specialist ESG rating providers. But what ESG information is crucial and material to both investors and investees? Rachel Alembakis, publisher of The Sustainability Report, recently moderated a panel discussion ...