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New Forests Asia fund reaches $120 million first close

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Philippines, Singapore and the United States. TAFF2 aims to capitalise on the long-term investment opportunities in sustainable plantation forestry in Southeast Asia, which New Forests notes has the world's fastest growing demand for wood products. "Asia ...

CEFC backs soil health technology platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... revenue stream for farmers." The company's mission is to work with the agricultural sector to benefit soil health, sustainable food production and the environment, said Downforce CEO Josephine Wapakabulo. "We are delighted to have the support of the ...

Banksia Foundation announces awards finalists

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... finalists for the 33rd Banksia National Sustainability Awards. The award covers diverse categories including biodiversity, sustainable tourism, future cities, health and wellbeing, ethical sourcing, agriculture and regional development, circular transition ...

Australian Unity hires ESG property specialist

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Unity Property's ESG strategy, and his work will drive stronger environmental outcomes, greater social impact, and sustainable returns for investors," said Australian Unity executive general manager, property Mark Pratt. "As one of Australia's most trusted ...

PwC Australia appoints first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... "Through our client work and our firm-wide commitments, we are determined to contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and equitable Australia. Janette's experience and expertise will make a significant impact on our ability to do that, helping ...

AGL takeover bid first, but not last on net zero grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... transition its energy grid and means of producing energy, noted Gordon Noble, partnership manager at UTS Institute For Sustainable Futures "The environment is ripe for a rapid transformation of the grid, so that once the energy market dynamics are fixed ...

HSBC Asset Management launches ESG Asia bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... invest in Asian companies following good ESG practices "resulting in low and/or decreasing carbon intensity," and sustainable bonds, including green bonds, sustainability linked bonds, transition bonds and social bonds. The fund will also use negative ...

U Ethical makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... to U Ethical," Burns said. ""By transcending its focus beyond solely financial returns, U Ethical aims to deliver sustainable, long-term results - both financially and through an environmental and social impact lens." U Ethical has $1.4 billion in funds ...

Inflows to sustainability options on BT platforms double

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Net inflows into sustainable investment options have more than doubled in the year to June 2021, BT reported in its quarterly update. There is strong demand from advisers for ESG solutions - 82% of advisers are interested in ESG solutions for their ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... customers, helping drive the transition to net zero and support biodiversity. "ANZ have got a really great track record in sustainable finance and are a really strong institutional bank," said Pollination partner Zoe Whitton. "We at Pollination are spending ...