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Danish pension fund completes US$520m divestment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... schools. The pension fund began exclusion of major oil companies several years ago, but ENI remained as an eligible investment while the fund tried to influence management via active ownership. "However, after a meeting with ENI this spring, it was clear ...

Climate fund assets reach half a trillion dollars

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... the landscape outside of Europe. Funds with exposure to climate solutions exhibit high carbon intensity due to their investment in high-emitting sectors such as utilities, energy, and industrials. None of the most common companies found in climate funds ...

Uni partnership to turbocharge innovation in CO2 product manufacturing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... can unlock growing markets for abated carbon products and services," Tanksale said. "Not only will our research be an investment for the future but we will also leave a highly skilled workforce with a deep knowledge in carbon-to-products technology and ...

Rainmaker names ESG leader super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to a high level, while having a track record of strong investment performance. Australian Ethical, AustralianSuper, Aware Super, CareSuper, Cbus Super, GESB Superannuation, HESTA, Hostplus ...

Grim stats for company, investor net zero targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... unlikely to meet their decarbonization targets based on current trajectory, raising new risks for financial and corporate investment stability. According to Acadian Asset Management, the ASX300 has about a 20% probability of achieving net zero by 2050 ...

Nature credits a potential bonanza for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
Australia is "uniquely positioned" to profit from any biodiversity credit market based on nature-positive outcomes, but it will require collaboration from business and government to grow a thriving market, according to analysis from Clayton Utz. Off ...

Legal changes put sexual harassment on par with workplace safety

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... time related to mental health injuries cost companies 30 weeks, compared to six weeks for physical injuries. Alphinity Investment head of ESG and sustainability Jessica: "Some of this is not being picked up early enough, they're waiting until it's too ...

Australia's wealth gap deepens: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... period was superannuation, ACOSS said. While not as concentrated in the hands of the wealthiest households as shares or investment property, the overall value of superannuation rose much faster than other assets, driven by compulsory contributions. It ...

Exiting emissions-intensive assets may not reduce climate risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... investors are turning to divestment as a way to reduce their own exposure to asset- or stock-specific climate-related investment risks, the sale of emissions-intensive assets may result in unintended negative consequences. Following deep consultation ...

ART outlines road to net zero 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions in its investment portfolio by 43% by 2030 on the way to net zero by 2050. The $260 billion super fund has released its Net Zero 2050 Roadmap, outlining how the fund plans to ...