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PRI considering integration of Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... flow on in parallel to the work that investors will do out, for example, in investing in the transition to a low carbon economy, Reynolds said. In terms of regional developments, PRI has integrated the Association for Sustainable and Responsible Investment ...

Investor groups publish sustainable real estate guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... will only become more important over time following the historic Paris commitment to transition to a net zero emissions economy. The development of this action framework provides investors with the support they need to tackle climate change impacts for ...

Is the electrical utility sector prepared for low-carbon economy?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... concerned that some companies in the electric utility sector are not adequately prepared for the transition to a lower carbon economy signalled in the Paris Agreement, according to a global network of investors that have published a guide outlining the ...

Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... existing policy, Labor would increase the timing and trajectory, meaning that the transition to a cleaner, lower-emissions economy would happen a lot quicker." This is a view widely shared by other legal experts. "The devil will be in the detail," said ...

ESG integration continues to spread across Asia: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... rest of the world was considered pretty good. The Japanese motivation behind its Stewardship Code was to rejuvenate the economy."

Investors should measure climate risks: South Pole Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... opportunity for public discussion of how climate change will affect finance and economic policy as well as behaviours across the economy. "It's important to acknowledge that Australia is looking at this topic," said Max Horster, director financial industry ...

London Stock Exchange joins Climate Bonds Partnership Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... LCH.Clearnet. "London Stock Exchange Group is a committed supporter of green financing and we see the transition to a low carbon economy as a major industrial trend," said Nikhil Rathi Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange plc. "Developing London ...

Government launches new Clean Energy Innovation Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... entrepreneurial companies build their commercial strength, so they can make a positive contribution to the Australian economy and our national emissions challenge," Yates said. "The CEFC is a flexible policy tool. The CEFC is pleased to be able to assist ...

Cities provide essential collaboration: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... network of more than 80 of the world's greatest cities, representing 550+ million people and one quarter of the global economy. C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group is a collaborative network that is focusing on urban action to tackle climate change while ...

Impact Investing Australia launches inaugural Australian survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... superannuation fund, noted that while funds like his were increasingly considering their role as universal owners of the Australian economy, and considering how they impact on the society that their members retire into, there are challenges to making ...