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Northcape adopts tier-based ESG investment framework for Warakirri funds

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... production of tobacco, manufacture of nicotine alternatives and tobacco-based products; and manufacture of controversial weapons, firearms, and nuclear weapons, as well as associated delivery systems.

HESTA says ethical screens partly to blame for 'disappointing' ESG returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... option applies a broad range of exclusions including in companies invested in fossil fuels, tobacco, uranium, controversial weapons, nuclear weapons, weapons, for-profit detention, red flags identified by its data provider related to human and labour ...

Aware Super expands investment restrictions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
Aware Super expanded its fund-wide controversial weapons investment restrictions to include biological, incendiary and white phosphorous weapons. The changes came into effect on 31 March 2025. The restriction also covers both whole systems and key components. ...

Aberdeen drops 'sustainable' from fund name

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... broader market exposure," Aberdeen explained. "ESG screening will remain, with restrictions on tobacco, controversial weapons, thermal coal and companies in violation of global norms such as the UN Global Compact, as well as ESG laggards based on our ...

Pendal, Regnan funds expand controversial weapons exclusions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
Pendal has updated the exclusions for three sustainable funds, evolving its stance on controversial weapons. The Pendal Sustainable International Share Fund, Pendal Sustainable Conservative Fund, and the Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions Fund now ...

ART extends exclusions in Socially Conscious option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... gets any revenue from tobacco and alternative smoking products, or any company that has any involvement in controversial weapons; nuclear weapons; or live animal exports will also be excluded. However, ART said there are some exceptions to the exclusions. ...

Scottish Widows mandates Robeco to build new ESG indices

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... and negative screening policies. Scottish Widows' index-tracking OEIC funds excludes companies involved in controversial weapons, thermal coal, tar sands and tobacco. The Scottish Widows Ethical Fund avoids investments in companies involved in social ...

Best ESG super options revealed

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... or restrict investments with highly adverse environmental or social impact, including climate change and controversial weapons, tobacco, and live animal exports. Owned by ISS STOXX, Rainmaker Group is publisher of Financial Standard and FS Sustainabi ...

Most-read articles of 2024

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... CareSuper announced it would abandon Spirit Super's emissions targets, impact investing, and exclusions of controversial weapons and fossil fuels. Read here. Super battle: Impact investing vs returns A new campaign urged Australian super funds to ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... conditions on many fronts. Most of Australia's superannuation funds have no qualms about investing in controversial weapons manufacturers like BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Elbit. Betashares, VanEck, and Global X all launched defence armament ...
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