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Cultural factors influence ESG approaches: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... business context." When speaking with Australian investors about fossil fuels, there are questions about global energy transition versus divestment, Bottega noted. Morgan Stanley Investment Management Global Sustain Fund clients are typically aligned ...

Forrest reiterates call for net zero target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... can't see the bridge in the industry which they're working in and the new jobs." Wonhas explained that supporting a transition to generating green hydrogen will require not only the transformation of the national energy system, but will also require ...

New Forests hires head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... said. "Scaling investment in sustainable forestry can mitigate climate change and protect biodiversity, accelerate the transition to a circular bioeconomy, and support rural livelihoods. The Impact and Advocacy Group will work across New Forests to support ...

Not all oil stocks are out on ESG grounds: Pendal Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... investors have an opportunity to be selective in allocating towards companies that are demonstrating action towards transition, said Pendal head of global equities Ashley Pittard. "It's better to be in the tent buying businesses and enacting change ...

Banks' role in global decarbonisation under spotlight

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
Banks are uniquely exposed to the risks of climate change, but uniquely placed to drive the transition to a low carbon future, according to Aviva Investors. "Banks are essential for the global economy," said Aviva Investors senior ESG analyst Richard ...

Mercer names global head of sustainable investment research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... in investor interest in funds that "seek to deliver strong and sustainable investment returns by positioning for the transition to an economy with low or net zero carbon emissions as well as other sustainable investment trends." Goel joined Mercer in ...

Companies have duty to act on climate conclusions of IPCC report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... close to 1.5°C or even 2°C will be impossible. The report highlights the need for urgent action in Australia to transition to net-zero emissions. "From a practical perspective and a business perspective, a few key messages stood out to me," said ...

Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... curb warming rates. "... The financial services sector has a vital role to play in overcoming these challenges. The transition to a net-zero economy cannot be achieved without strong government leadership and robust action from asset owners and managers ...

IPCC report highlights need for urgent action in Australia: CMI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... close to 1.5°C or even 2°C will be impossible. The report highlights the need for urgent action in Australia to transition to net-zero emissions. While Australia's action and policy shortfalls are harshly criticised for being insufficient to contain ...

Setting ESG targets a "first mover advantage" for companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... boundaries, and celebrate those business models that are able to decouple the growth from those boundaries." Explicit to this transition is expanding the pool of green/sustainability finance, but done in a way such that companies are held to meaningful ...