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C-suite executives cite climate as top risk to growth: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... COVID-19 pandemic at 15%, and macroeconomic performance and outlook at 13%. Globally, the results were different, with company executives viewing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as the top risk to growth. The relative concern for growth risk of ...

Calculating the social cost of carbon: Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... rate." Fundamentally, Dimensional believes that ESG risks, including the risks of climate change, need ot be priced into a company's market value. As part of its investment practices, Dimensional would also engage with companies on governance around ...

We must approach public equities with an 'impact' mindset

KATHRYN MCDONALD, HEIDI RIDLEY  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... intentionality, additionality, and access - all litmus tests for achieving 'impact': does the investor and the investee company itself seek to create positive change for society or the environment? what is the social or environmental effect of ...

Mars Australia shifts to 100% renewable energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... can feel even better about buying Mars products - and that is something I am personally thrilled about." Global parent company Mars has set Sustainable in a Generation goals to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2025 and 67% by 2050 ...

Assessing climate risk in corporate bond portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... portfolio manager, international fixed income insurance and pensions. "The first stage is to identify the readiness of a company for the carbon transition. Secondly, the construction phase is where we integrate this with our forward-looking investment ...

Guide to assist financial sector in Modern Slavery risk management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... practice tips on how to manage key risk areas. It's grounded in a risk-based approach, Brodie said. "A risked-based company response should be based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights, where you seek to understand and ultimately ...

APA Group sets net zero targets for emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Energy infrastructure company APA Group will set a net zero target for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and will focus on energy transition to clean and renewable energy sources. Scope 1 emissions are greenhouse gas emissions that come from the activities ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... community needs as well." Amatil also conducts focus replenishment projects in operational areas, in line with the Coca-Cola Company, she added. "We have projects in Australia and Indonesia," van Bodegraven said. "What replenishment means is delivering ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... Rio Tinto to put its climate reporting to an advisory vote at this year's AGMs. Rio Tinto is the first Australian-listed company to commit to a vote on its Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) reporting, joining Glencore, Unilever ...

Using ESG, ethical screens in multi-asset strategy investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... interest rate swaps and currency forwards. First Sentier argued that shorting can also increase the cost of capital for a company and is "almost akin to a 'no' vote rather than just not voting for something," and works "on the same principle ...