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CEFC, Grok Ventures back solar tech firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has joined Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures in backing an Australian company that is commercializing technology that could drastically cut costs and increase efficiency of solar panels. The CEFC and Main ...

First Sentier Investors hires industry exec to new ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... for that firm's range of ethical and ESG superannuation funds. Le Mesurier has led and supported global engagements on climate change and modern slavery including the Woodside engagement for Climate Action 100+. The appointment is a "significant addition ...

BNP Paribas names APAC head of stewardship

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... Singapore chief executive. Prior to joining BNPP AM, Ho was director of investor practice at the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) where she spearheaded global initiatives including the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, the Paris-Aligned ...

Energy insecurity won't halt green transition: Northern Trust Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... averages." "Clearly energy prices are creating all sorts of problems and those circumstances mean that there's a delay in climate initiatives in the short term, but their importance in the medium term is strengthened," said Northern Trust AM chief ...

ESG tops inflation, rate hikes as key priority for fixed income investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... investors that have already laid down the ESG foundations are cite pursuing carbon-reduction strategies in response to climate considerations as their top priority at 28%, while environmental factors, which include climate as well as other considerations ...

Equipsuper hires new head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... investment process," she said. "I don't think there's anything here that different from anywhere else - considerations of climate change, modern slavery, and emerging issues like nature-based solutions and biodiversity issues." Equip Super also announced ...

Addressing climate change by investing in environmental solutions: TT International

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... companies that drive towards the green transition and protect against ecosystem can also address the impacts of impacts of climate change globally, according to TT International. TT International's Environmental Solutions Fund is a US$195 million global ...

Podcast: Talking green bonds and sustainable economic growth with Ecaterina Bigos

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... first green bonds later this year. The Sovereign Green Bond Program will provide finance to projects that contribute to climate and environmental objectives.

Low carbon APAC ETF lists on SGX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... up to the transition challenge, it has emerged as a top priority for investors to evaluate their investments through a climate lens to better manage related risks in their portfolios and at the same time, seek out related opportunities," said SGX Group ...

Cbus quits Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... Investment. Members commit to transitioning portfolios to net zero by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement target of limiting climate change to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. As part of that, members commit to establishing intermediate targets ...