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Cultural factors influence ESG approaches: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... portfolios and really coming to us wanting what's cutting edge around the portfolios they're invested in," she noted. With the election of President Joe Biden, the environmental agenda has become a focus for investors in North America, while the Middle ...

Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... demand an end to all fossil fuel expansion and escalate when companies fail to act. It's time to vote against the re-election of obstructive directors, link remuneration to emissions targets and end the greenwashing." This is the first instalment ...

ASX100 ESG underperformers in global manager's crosshairs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... or improving their disclosure or performance related to financially material ESDG matters", they voted against the re-election of independent directors. That included ASX100 companies. In their 2020 asset stewardship report, SSGA noted that during 2020 ...

Opinion: Sustainable finance: the new normal in 2021

SIMON O'CONNOR, JACKI JOHNSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... commitments coming out in a flurry of activity from our major trading partners including Japan and China. In addition, the US election outcome will rapidly shift the direction of the second largest global emitter. Now well over half of global GDP is ...

Biden inauguration brings climate challenge for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... implications for driving sustainable growth, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the wake of Biden's election, BCSDA applied the SDGs to policies outlined by Biden during the presidential campaign. BCSDA found alignments to ...

Capital raisings, remuneration impact proxy vote: Dimensional

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... report on Dimensional's proxy voting activity shows against resolutions at AGMs regarding remuneration reports and the election of directors. The other primary area where it lodged dissenting votes was for the adoption of "changes to company constitution". ...

Integrating climate impacts in quant strategies: Acadian Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... metrics, Picone added. This is reflected in the ways that Acadian prices in climate risk. Picone noted that while the election of Joe Biden as US president could mean stronger action on climate in the US, there is uncertainty around whether or not his ...

Climate change, SDG impacts of US election

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... economic issue as the pandemic and requires a global commitment every bit as great to address it," Rennie said. "The election of Joe Biden to the US presidency is a game-changer for climate policy and if the Australian government doesn't adjust its ...

Considering potential ESG implications of the US election

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
As US states continue to count the votes in a historic election impacted by the COVID-19's pandemic risks and political volatility, financial market participants responded to the near term uncertainty and attempted to forecast potential outcomes of ...

Opinion: Australian super funds could benefit from US ESG policy move

RAEWYN WILLIAMS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... members. In the US, the DOL's proposal is another reminder of the stakes involved in who wins the November 2020 presidential election. A victory by the Democrats is likely to see the DOL's position reversed, although not easily done if the current Republican ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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