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CEFC invests in specialist disability accommodation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... developing expertise and investment capability in SDA accommodation in 2017, said Macquarie Asset Management executive director Ben Barry. "We are delighted to be taking the next step in this journey by working with the CEFC to help even more people ...

Significant cuts to industrial emissions required: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... minerals and metal, and those which manufacture other products," said Grattan Institute's energy and climate change program director Tony Wood. "What we tried to do is three things. One is to use mechanism that already exist, the second is to recommend ...

Opinion: Mind the gap: Investors continue to stall on climate action, despite sentiment confirming its risks

DAVID KLAUSNER  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
Ed. note: FS Sustainability is pleased to present this opinion piece from David Klausner, a director of thematic research at PGIM. The opinions expressed reflect his opinions only. Climate change is no longer a hypothetical risk. Whether assessing the ...

Evergreen launches responsible investment fund index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... active ownership; positive screening; sustainability-themed investments; and impact investing. Evergreen Consultants director Angela Ashton explained that there are two ways to assess a fund manager's responsible investment credentials - a bottom-up ...

New Forests hires head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... climate change and sustainable development solution. Saleeba and Stewart will both report to Radha Kuppalli, managing director, impact and advocacy. "We are excited to bring Jo and Lauren on board and form a new business group which reflects the critical ...

BlueScope sets net zero target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 16 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... settings," the company noted in the announcement, which came during its presentation of its FY2021 results. Managing director and CEO Mark Vassella said company would allocate up to $150 million over the next five years on near-term action on climate ...

Fund manager sets gender diversity target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... diversity, but setting a target and measuring progress is key to creating change," said First Sentier Investors managing director Australia Liz Hastilow. "Our current initiatives are focused on recruitment and creating a culture which is supportive of ...

Fidelity International nabs HESTA talent

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
Daniela Jaramillo will join Fidelity International in the newly created role. As director, sustainable investing, she will work to further integrate sustainability considerations into the firm's investment process. Jaramillo will report to Jenn-Hui ...

Companies have duty to act on climate conclusions of IPCC report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
With the publication of a landmark report into the physical impacts of climate change, company executives and directors must respond to the impending risks to business and supply chain. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released ...

Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... pollution. "This is the challenge for directors," he said. "... All of these things are connected together." Dan Gocher, director of climate and environment at the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) called the report a blunt warning. ...