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Medibank issues first sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... next steps for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal year. Medibank identified SDG3, good health and wellbeing, SDG5, gender equality, SDG 8, decent work and economic growth, SDG0, reduced inequalities, SDG 13, climate action, and SDG17, partnership for the goals ...

TCorp NSW issues $1.3 billion green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
TCorp, the investment and financial management partner of the New South Wales (NSW) public sector, has issued a new $1.3 billion dollar green bond. Investor demand for the November 2030 bond was strong - the book was three times oversubscribed at final ...

Fund manager creates, hires for ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... universe for the Fund which considers companies' contribution towards achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)," Andre said. "Along with the analysts, she will also help to drive company and market engagements, and ensure Alphinity ...

Strong inflows to sustainable option: Stockspot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Robo-adviser Stockspot's sustainable investing option has attracted close to 20% of new client inflows since launching in July. "We're pleased to see such positive feedback and uptake of our sustainable portfolios by new and existing clients," said ...

Positive ESG impact linked to financial performance: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Focusing on listed companies that have stronger performance on sustainability brings positive impacts on the planet and strong financial performance, according to impact investor Melior Investment Management. Melior has published an inaugural Australian ...

Responsible investment AUM grows, but disclosure lags: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The responsible investment market continues to grow, with assets under management (AUM) up 17% over the course of 2019 to $1.149 trillion, but disclosure of full fund holdings continues to lag, according to research from the Responsible Investment Association ...

Sustainability, fair trade organisations call for equitable COVID-19 recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand, the Global Compact Network Australia and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Australia, New Zealand and Pacific have issued a five point plan for a post-COVID-19 recovery. The three sustainably and fair ...

Investing in healthcare yields financial, social returns: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... four impact themes, and there can also be more than one theme," he noted. "We map those four internal themes to the seven SDG subcategories. That's how we ensure that we have 100% alignment between what we are trying to achieve and what the UN defines ...

More companies reporting on SDGs, but quality lacking: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain and the report's lead author. "In many sense, we are still in the infancy of SDG reporting, with 72 companies just mentioning the SDGs out of the 150. " There are very few disclosed measurable business ...

Climate, modern slavery areas of engagement: Ethical Partners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Climate issues and modern slavery were key issues of engagement for Ethical Partners Funds Management, which this week released its engagement report detailing activities over the past 12 months. Robyn Parkin, sustainability and advocacy, Ethical Partners ...