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Igneo sets 2023 climate targets for infrastructure companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... direct infrastructure business. In March, it became a standalone brand, with a new name to reflect its commitment to sustainability. Igneo Infrastructure Partners is derived from the word 'igneous', a type of volcanic rock, sister publication ...

Net zero targets shift investments, narrative for funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... are implementing those targets at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) annual conference. FS Sustainability is a media partner to the conference. "From UniSuper's perspective, one of the reasons why we put in place a net zero target ...

Building real asset future with climate in mind: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... standards to shaping future demand for real assets, according to AXA IM Real Assets. Considerations of material sustainability issues has moved beyond simply integrating ESG, said AXA IM Real Assets global head of responsible investment Justin Travalos. ...

Australian Retirement Trust hires head of sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... Nicole will commence her role as ART's head of sustainable investments in May 2022. Bradford participated in FS Sustainability 's 2021 roundtable on the r oad to net zero 2050, noting that Cbus Super's goal was to seek the removal of carbon ...

ISSB launches draft sustainability disclosure standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022  |  NEWS
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has moved one step closer to the creation of a unified set of sustainability disclosures with the release of two drafts covering general sustainability-related disclosure requirements and specific ...

Banksia Foundation National Awards highlight sustainable innovation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... packaging alternative to polystyrene plastic has taken out the Gold Banksia Award at the 33 rd annual Banksia National Sustainability Awards. Planet Protector Packaging received both the Agriculture and Regional Development Award, and the Gold Banksia ...

UBS hires ESG specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... years at AMP Capital as a sustainable investment analyst examining the investment implications of ESG issues and sustainability drivers on equities. Previously Wynter worked at the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, where she specialised ...

Janus Henderson launches net zero active ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... prevalent in this asset class." The strategy applies negative and positive filters based on avoidance criteria and sustainability themes and excludes investment in companies that derive more than 10% of their revenue from the production of fossil fuels. ...

QIC adds office fund to net zero commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... the environmental performance of our office assets, ensuring they remain valuable and relevant in an increasingly sustainability-focused future." QIC will also become a signatory to the World Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. ...

Deloitte launches specialist climate solutions practice

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... and intentions and to work collectively on bold, innovative and tangible climate outcomes." Deloitte climate and sustainability executive leader David McCarthy noted there is a $680 billion economic opportunity for Australia from investing in a coordinated ...