Investment

HSBC adds 20 years to net zero ambitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
HSBC has pushed back its net zero emissions target in its supply chain and operations by two decades as part of a wider shake-up of its ESG ambitions.

Investors want more transparency in responsible investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
An increasing number of stakeholders are requiring asset managers to provide "clear and comprehensive" reports on ESG activities.

Hearts and Minds boosts dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Hearts and Minds Investments has increased its dividend after reporting an increase in profit.

Investors must take a long-term view: Robeco

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Despite murky policy signals - which seem to be shifting day-by-day - the financial industry is still committed to the long arc towards net zero, says Robeco climate and biodiversity strategist Lucian Peppelenbos.

Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
The family office of Daniel Besen has become an anchor investor in new venture capital firm Climate Tech Partners, investing in "innovative software and hardware companies" accelerating decarbonisation.

Podcast: Ultra wealthy look to sustainability and impact in an increasingly anti-ESG world with Amanda MacDonald

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
According to Amanda MacDonald, high-net-worth investors are increasingly looking to make an impact in their portfolios.

Renewable energy company secures $160m from Macquarie

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is providing $160 million (€97m) to finance the expansion ambitions of Spanish renewable energy company Greenalia.

ESG not dead yet: Fidelity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
According to Fidelity International, ESG is still kicking, with over half of investors viewing it as highly important for portfolio asset allocation - but most struggle to measure impact.

Cbus divests renewable asset

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Cbus and CVC DIF - the infrastructure strategy of global private markets manager CVC - have agreed to the sale of 1 GW portfolio of Australian renewable energy assets to Potentia Energy for an unknown sum.

ETF fund flows hit US$16bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
At the start of 2024 ethical, responsible, and sustainability-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) held $11.47 billion in funds under management - and grew 23% in the year.