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NZ Super Fund doubles down on sustainability

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... central to delivering resilient long-term returns despite shifting market sentiment around environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. In a statement, the sovereign wealth fund said recent market volatility, geopolitical tensions and changing ...

Is there an ethical way to play AI?

VINNAY CCHODA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... In our view, the environmental risks of AI are concentrated primarily in the infrastructure layers, while social and governance risks sit closer to the end user. We believe that a layered structure provides a more nuanced way to approach the AI theme. ...

SA Power Networks issues Australia's first taxonomy-aligned green bond

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... for our owners and investors. "We also recognise the growing importance investors place on environmental, social and governance integration within their capital allocation decisions." Meanwhile, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute chief executive ...

ESG implications of the US-Iran conflict

LIZ HARRISON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The US-Iran conflict is doing more than lifting oil prices. It is reshaping the environmental, social and governance (ESG) realm through energy security, food inflation, health risks and national preparedness. Echoes of the 1970s: Energy shocks, security ...

How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... while focused on investing responsibly. Principles for Responsible Investments (RPI) head of human rights, social and governance issues Thomas Abrams is suggesting framing AI risks within systemic ESG issues is a practical starting point. He said governance ...

Bill to curb US pension plans' ESG considerations passes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, limiting certain pension funds from considering environmental, social and governance factors in their investment decision making. The House voted 213-205 to pass the legislation, which looks to curtail use ...

Fiducian sued for greenwashing in ESG fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 6 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... duties as a responsible entity and engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct about its environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund. ASIC is alleging Fiducian failed to act with care and diligence as the responsible entity of the Diversified Social ...

Rest revises sustainable option's investment criteria

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... investments, we've revised the option's investment criteria while maintaining its enhanced environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics," Rest said. "We believe this will enable us to invest in a more diversified portfolio and improve risk ...

Community housing providers improve ESG standing

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
Community housing organisations have substantially improved their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, according to the national peak body representing providers. Australian Community Housing's ESG Reporting Standard shows that reporting ...

Podcast: Road to regenerative capitalism

THE GREENER WAY  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... Clements-Hunt, founder and chief executive of The Blended Capital Group, about the future of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. They explore the origin of ESG, emphasising its role in changing the culture of asset owners, particularly ...
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