Corporate Strategy

Majority of investors believe ESG-focused investment improve returns: SSgA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
A majority of investors based in Asia-Pacific said that integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies has "significantly improved returns," according to a survey conducted by State Street Global Advisors (SSgA).

ARENA commits $2.1 million to moveable SunSHIFT solar system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $2.1 million of funding to deploy a moveable and modular solar system in New South Wales.

Investa Commercial Property Fund Issues $100 million certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF) has issued a 10-year, $100 million Australian dollar green bond.

Challenges to Carbon Capture and Storage adaptation in Australia: Credit Suisse

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is "high cost, undemonstrated, and faces key challenges - factors that are holding back widespread use in Australia, according to a report from Credit Suisse.

Sustainable Development Goals present "enormous opportunity" for business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent an enormous opportunity for companies to deliver sustainable solutions, and identifying new opportunities should be a key reason for business involvement in the SDGs, according to Alice Cope executive ...

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund has exceeded minimum target for IPO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
The Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited has exceeded its minimum target of $38.5 million, ahead of its IPO later this month.

PIMCO launches ESG Global Bond Fund in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
PIMCO has launched the PIMCO ESG Global Bond Fund in Australia, as part of a global, dedicated environmental, social and governance investment platform.

IGCC, AIGCC publish investor disclosure guide aligned to TCFD recommendations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC - Asia) have published a new guide on climate change disclosure for institutional investors.

Experts discuss impact of Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
In the wake of public statements by the Australian Prudential Regulation Agency (APRA) regarding stress testing of climate risks by regulated entities, and give the consultation process to develop the draft recommendations by the Taskforce on Climate-related ...

Chart: CDP assessment of APRA-regulated entities' climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
As APRA regulated entities digest the implications of Geoff Summerhayes' recent speech, The Sustainability Report asked CDP for the scores of ASX-listed companies in the financial sector as a means to determine which companies are publicly disclosing ...