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RBA governor urges implementation of ISSB standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... requirements and specific climate-related disclosure requirements. The two documents are designed to form a "comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures designed to meet the information needs of investors in assessing enterprise value," ...

NZ Super Fund shifts $25 billion to low carbon indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... taking effect on 1 July 2022. The changes apply to the fund's reference portfolio benchmark and its passive investments in global equities. The fund previously tracked a custom version of the MSCI All Country World Investible Market Total Return Index. ...

Pact Group commits to reducing emissions 50% by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... environment and as a leader of the circular economy, it is our responsibility to ensure we contribute positively to the global action on climate change," said Pact Group CEO and managing director Sanjay Dayal. "Our 50% reduction target also means we ...

Perennial awarded $100m Mercer mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... Group. The Better Future Strategy is an actively managed portfolio that focuses on small and mid-cap companies that address global sustainability challenges. A business of Marsh McLennan, Mercer is a highly regarded global asset management and consulting ...

Stewart Investors identifies progress to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... full story of its carbon impact - the firm draws a distinction between the companies in the portfolio that are the largest global emitters versus the largest contributors to emissions to the portfolio. This allows Stewart Investors to assess companies ...

Driving ESG engagement via credit portfolios: Neuberger Berman

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... opportunity, not putting unnecessary pressure, but have a constructive dialogue." According to Neuberger Berman's most recent Global Corporate Credit ESG Engagement Report, in 2021, the corporate fixed income research teams hosted 1,514 meetings ...

LGT Crestone hires head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... working in financial services for more than two decades and brings extensive experience in ESG integration, Australian and global equities management, and portfolio construction. At Crestone, Wan Lum is also a member of the investment, product and services ...

Zurich accelerates net zero commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... its local investment portfolio by 25% by 2025, Zurich will aim to have a carbon neutral portfolio by 2050. Zurich's global operational net zero target has been accelerated from 2050 to 2030, said Zurich head of strategy and sustainability Shaneen ...

CleanTech fueling sustainable investment: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
The global CleanTech market has widened to meet the strategic business need of companies seeking to meet climate risk targets, according to AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). "Companies around the globe are so aware of their environmental footprint as ...

Gap in financing solutions for refugees: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... but also include displaced people affected by climate change as well as conflict. "Of the tens of trillions of dollars in global sustainable investments, less than $50m is earmarked for refugees, with no investable products in the public markets," Janakiram ...