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Brokers recognised for excellence in ESG research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Dr Katie Hepworth, Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility. The nominated research covered each of the environmental, social and governance areas. RIAA reported that the largest portion and biggest increase on last year was reports covering ...

FY22 budget proposes "technology not taxes" for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... reflects our economy's relationship with the natural world and the global economy," Rennie said. "The budget's lack of environmental strategy is all the more troubling given the now recognised link between the 2019-20 bushfires and the severity of extreme ...

First Sentier launches unit for sustainability research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... are, more than ever, seeking independent and robust research that not only increases awareness and understanding of environmental, social and governance issues but which also drives change," Yasuda says. "The research published by the Institute will ...

Fidelity International expands sustainable investing team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Information Systems from the University of Melbourne. He is a CFA charter holder. At Fidelity International, integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into research and investment decision-making process on the basis that it can affect ...

PE, VC vehicles to drive sustainable investment pipeline

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
Private equity and venture capital are increasingly seen as asset classes where social and environmental impacts as well as financial return can be scaled up, according to a panel of fund managers. Speaking at the recent Responsible Investment Association ...

Investors identify positive impact through multiple finance strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
It is possible to generate positive real world social and environmental outcomes through investment in a variety of asset classes while also generating financial returns, according to an expert panel at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...

Northern Trust AM names head of sustainable investing and stewardship

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... industry associations, the fund manager said. Moret joins NTAM from Franklin Templeton, where she was global head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). "Julie brings deep expertise and keen insights in all facets of sustainable investing and ...

Property fund inks multi-billion dollar sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Fund's bank facilities, for a total of $2.8 billion. An SLL is a lending vehicle where interest rates are tied to environmental and social targets that the borrowing entity agrees to achieve. If targets are not accomplished, a higher interest rate ...

ARENA commits more than $100 million to clean hydrogen projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has approved more than $100 million towards three commercial-scale renewable hydrogen projects. ARENA will provide up to $42.5 to Engie Renewables Australia Pty Ltd (Engie)'s 10 MW electrolyser project ...

AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund hits net zero target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
AMP Capital's Wholesale Office Fund (AWOF) has achieved net zero carbon status for its internally managed assets with a new renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The PPA with Diamond Energy is linked to solar farms in central NSW. AMP Capital explains ...