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Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
The Climate Change Authority's (CCA) sectoral pathways guidance finds every sector across the economy needs investment to reach net zero and pull the brakes on runaway climate change. Further investment is needed in net zero technology across the six ...

ESG moves: S&P, UBS AM, Iress, Climate Energy Finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... it is critical." Meanwhile in other global 'heads of' news, Hans-Christoph Hirt, head of impact engagement at UBS Asset Management, announced he will exit in October. His future direction is not publicly known. This follows the head of impact ...

ESG ratings risk greenwash

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... director and senior consultant in ESG strategy at ISS ESG also commented: "ASIC has made it clear that investment managers and asset owners should be transparent and clear in offering their sustainability-related products." This is why their clients ...

Australian Ethical profit up 57% to $18.5m

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... increase profitability and provides a platform to capture the sizable growth opportunity that lies ahead," McMurdo added. The asset manager's acquisition of Altius Asset Manager in May, with completion expected by the end of September, is expected ...

Indices move beyond carbon tunnel vision

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
A global asset manager with A$315 billion in ESG-integrated AUM has launched three new climate indices with a nuanced approach. Robeco has developed the new indices with three levels of progressive action on climate: Low-Carbon Climate Leaders Tilt ...

Shareholders to pressure supermarkets over seafood sourcing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... propose resolutions at general meetings with at least 100 collaborators. FS Sustainability understands at least one major asset manager, yet to be publicly named, plans to vote in support of the resolution. Even a 20% vote in favour would send a strong ...

Asset manager defends climate group exit

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
A $US49 billion asset manager confirmed its exit of the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), but said it still considers climate an investment risk. Breckinridge Capital Advisors, a certified B Corp, said its ESG approach would not change. The firm has a direct ...

New forecasting tool for climate risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
With climate reporting fast approaching, a novel approach merges science and finance to provide a clearer view of uncertain future environmental scenarios. Forecasting the impacts of climate change on operations, assets, and supply chains is a significant ...

Aussie funds loyal in climate group exodus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... around the flight of financial firms worth roughly $7.84 trillion, saying Australian firms are still committed. A wave of US asset owners and financial advisors recently exited the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), the world's largest investor engagement ...

Litigation immunity sparks legal expert outcry

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Senate. The government plans to legislate a three-year immunity on legal actions related to climate reporting for super funds, asset managers, and large corporations. With mandatory climate reporting set to come into force from next year, the bill to ...