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Investing in research generates threefold economic output

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023
... shows that research funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) is varied and has a range of economic, social, environmental, cultural and research capacity impacts. Since some impacts are difficult to quantify and monetise, the economic analysis ...

Climate change to create 'portfolio manager 2.0':Robeco

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
As the environmental landscape changes and the convergence of climate change and natural loss spark reactions from policymakers, portfolio managers and investors must transform their skill sets. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... in the coming months. She underscored that the funds risk assessment will continue to consider not just immediate environmental threats, but also the chronic, long-term impacts on their investments. In a similar vein, Australian Retirement Trust (ART) ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... to using and assessing indexes as part of fund construction. "The ACCC have recently released draft guidelines on environmental and sustainability claims," Higgins noted. "One of the many issues called out is use of 'third party certifications' ...

Banking sector fears propel family offices towards metals

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
Family offices across the globe are increasingly investing in metals as concerns of banking sector instability grows, according to a new study by Tresor Gold. The research was conducted in April among 100 metals and mining investors working for sovereign ...

QIC buys Packhorse's last pastoral property

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023
... that legacy is not lost on any of us," Murphy said. "In Stuart's Creek, we acquire a solid foundation to explore environmental market opportunities that are complementary to the existing traditional cattle grazing operations." Murphy added the land also ...

UniSuper awards impact mandate, inks industrial deal

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023
... invests in listed companies in Australia and New Zealand whose core business activities seek to address social and environmental changes while generating measurable outcomes alongside sustainable development goals. What's more, the Sydney-based firm ...

Hostplus tops up mandate, returns 8% to members

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... McCreadie said the commitment from Hostplus will support investment in companies that have the potential to drive environmental and social change. "The IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund continues to demonstrate the investment opportunity of deep technology ...

Does ESG have a fiduciary issue?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... head of ESG solutions and corporate responsibility Jaclyn Bouchard argued that if BlackRock stops using the term, environmental, social and governance will become more integrated in the "fabric" of investments - instead of something separate. At its ...

ACCC publishes draft guidance on greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
... a recent greenwashing internet sweep, which found 57% of businesses reviewed were making potentially misleading environmental claims. "As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses need to be honest and transparent when making environmental ...