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Aviva Investors puts companies on notice over climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... 30 'Systemically Important Carbon Emitters'. Aviva Investors will require these companies to deliver net zero scope 3 emissions by 2050 and establish "robust transition roadmaps to demonstrate their commitment to immediate action on climate change as ...

Investors back climate bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... proposed Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020, which would legislate a 2050 net zero emissions target for Australia. "Globally, countries are setting clear long term targets on emissions reductions, supported by ...

Opinion: Sustainable finance: the new normal in 2021

SIMON O'CONNOR, JACKI JOHNSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... shifting en masse towards supporting businesses and assets that will prosper in a world rapidly working to reduce global emissions by 2050, and at the same time, moving to avoid exposure to those failing to articulate how they can be sustainable in a ...

Industry superannuation fund ESG options surpass $10 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... with the Paris Agreement speaks for itself," Pearce said. UniSuper has committed to achieving net zero absolute carbon emissions in our investment portfolio by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement, the fund noted.

Divestment should be tool of last resort on climate: ACCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Superannuation funds need to set clear, transparent emissions reductions targets for their investment portfolios that are based on metrics that can be compared across the industry, according to recommendations from the Australasian Centre for Corporate ...

Sustainability important to future of SME sector: Australia Post

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... for leadership in terms of the investments we're making in our packaging and the other moves we're making in reducing emissions, operational waste and anything we do in that space supports that effort." This report, which was done in collaboration with ...

Climate Action 100+ aviation engagement takes off

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... The Climate Action 100+ recommended expectations call for aviation companies to set robust targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. On the demand side, those strategies include reducing use of fossil fuel with only existing technologies, such as ...

Biden inauguration brings climate challenge for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... and climate ambition." The Australian government's updated Nationally Determined Contribution to cutting carbon emissions under the Paris Agreement has drawn criticism for remaining substantially unchanged from its earlier commitments. Australia ...

Circular economy a key investment theme: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... categories. "Take, for example, apparel manufacturing," Mascotto said. "Let's say a company has a lot of exposure to carbon emissions, toxic byproducts, labour concerns, raw material sourcing issues and other issues. The company is looking to reduce ...

Global impact bond issuance spike in 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... COVID recovery, which many are calling a green recovery, that stimulus will be a natural place for countries to set emissions goals for a green bond." In the Asia Pacific region, Kendall pointed to Japan as a market that had increased its issuance dramatically ...