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Property developer sets more ambitious timeline to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... a huge opportunity to include the entire Stockland portfolio, which has nearly 170 assets, and include residential development emissions which is pretty exciting space for us to play in." As part of the new commitments, Stockland will also explore innovations ...

We must approach public equities with an 'impact' mindset

KATHRYN MCDONALD, HEIDI RIDLEY  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... impact goals. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, sums up the shortfall in stark terms in the latest Sustainable Development Goals Report by saying, 'It is abundantly clear that a much deeper, faster and more ambitious response is needed to unleash ...

Social, governance risks to unequal global vaccine distribution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... Payne said. "Back in 2015, as a global community we were encouraged to 'Partner' to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 17 is Partnerships for the Goals), now we must partner to manage COVID-19 so that we can continue to achieve the ...

Guide to assist financial sector in Modern Slavery risk management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... support and influence," said Meg Brodie, director, human rights and social impact, KPMG Banarra. Brodie assisted in the development of the guide. The guide showcases examples of current practice from the sector and provides good practice tips on how ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... Indonesia, we opened stage one of what we think is the largest rooftop solar project in Indonesia, and that's an exciting development for us." Looking to the future, Amatil will also look to transition from using natural gas to electrification and hydrogen ...

ESG a total-portfolio subject: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... with a further third "actively considering" this step. Plus, 28% now map the portfolio against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, up from 3% three years ago, including 36% of pension funds while a further 38% are "actively considering" this point. ...

Australian business face European carbon levy for exports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... set the target dates to become carbon neutral," said Andrew Petersen, CEO of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA). "Using carbon taxes and other forms of market-based measures, they come into their own because they're ...

Agriculture sector can contribute to climate solutions: GreenCollar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... said. "There's increased revenue and farm gate receipts, and this is the most important thing I think from the development of sustainability in rural communities. There's a huge amount of innovation going on. You want to learn about a potential ...

Healthcare sector offers investment opportunity: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... the Healthcare Impact Fund, which is managed by American Century Investments The strategy is linked to Sustainable Development Goal 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing and focuses on several specific parts of the healthcare and medical sector. "Telehealth ...

Green economy a multi-trillion dollar opportunity: FTSE Russell

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... involvement/netting off of "dirtier" activities or combining with broader sustainability issues such as social and development. FTSE Russell uses disclosed data, disclosure from engagement from companies, and then uses an internal team to model data ...