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Downer inks $1.4 billion sustainability-linked debt facility

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... said. The sustainability aspect of the new facility is underpinned by KPI metrics relating to Downer's greenhouse gas emissions reductions and social sustainability, identified as cultural awareness and mental health and wellbeing training of Downer ...

Aviva Investors launches climate transition equity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... that banks are a reflection of the economy, and many economies are heavily driven by fossil fuels. We think the scope 3 emissions of banks are a risk. That's something we are shy of. We really want to see really hard targets and detailed transition ...

Global fund manager joins Climate Action 100+

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... ensure they implement a strong governance framework that takes into account climate risks and opportunities, reduce emissions across the value chain, and increase climate-related financial disclosures. Climate Action 100 + has seen a 142% growth in signatories ...

Integrating climate impacts in quant strategies: Acadian Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
With countries and countries setting targets for emissions reductions in line with the Paris Agreements, investors are already seeing impacts on valuations, according to Acadian Asset Management. Acadian is a global quantitative fund manager that integrates ...

Industry super cuts emissions exposures by 40%

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... benchmarks. Aware Super has created a new series of listed equities benchmarks that will support the fund's goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The benchmarks exclude the highest carbon emitters both locally and globally. Aware Super had previously announced ...

Social, economic consequences of climate change "devastating": Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... some companies would be directly hit by a universal carbon tax - or even various allocative measures to price carbon emissions, the impact for others would be lessened by their ability to raise prices or substitute their current emissions with low-emission ...

Hydrogen's role in the green economy

ANTOINE CHAMPENIER  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... apparent, supported by innovations in technology, the falling cost of renewable energy, and global efforts to reduce emissions. The combination of these factors has opened up investment opportunities across the emerging hydrogen economy. Hydrogen's Role ...

AGL, ARENA in $8m electric vehicle charging study

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... customers," she said. Customers who participate in the trial will receive regular bills credits, offsets for their household emissions through AGL's new Carbon Neutral product, and access to an app which would allow them to set their charging preferences ...

Climate Action 100+ adds companies to engagement list

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... significant emitter of greenhouse gases and/or they can play a strategically important role in the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 or before," according to Climate Action 100+. The aim of engagement is for companies to deliver Paris Agreement-aligned ...

Mercer launches analytics, advisory tool for climate transition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... designed to assist investors in constructing climate resilient portfolios on a multi-year timeframe, as 1.5C requires a 45% emissions reduction by 2030. ACT is now being offered to Mercer's investment consulting clients worldwide and will be leveraged ...