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Plato launches net zero fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... Investment Management has brought a global equities fund to market for retail and wholesale investors looking for a 'net zero now' solution. In December, Financial Standard reported that Plato Investment Management was pitching two new ESG funds ...

HSBC receives ESG accolades, criticism on same day

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
... HSBC, scoring the company 76 out of 100. "Climate risk is a strategic priority for HSBC. It is committed to achieving net zero in its own operations and supply chain by 2030, and financed emissions by 2050, or sooner," S&P's report noted. However, Market ...

Munro launches fund on ASX

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022
... will shape markets and lives. We are only at the early stage of a growth trend in decarbonised investing and the race to net zero, and the Fund will help investors to gain access to these early opportunities." GSFM is the responsible entity and distributor ...

Net zero banks fund $3.5bn in carbon: Market Forces

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
Market Forces claims NAB, ANZ and Westpac are among several banks with net zero commitments that continue to lend to Global Infrastructure Partners, despite its not-so environmentally friendly investments. Market Forces says in total 18 banks, including ...

State Street on how it will vote

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... destination," SSGA said in the letter. "Indeed, it is essential that boards understand their companies' pathway to net zero, and how they will leverage their unique strengths and opportunities, which in turn will help investors like us support companies ...

Investors reveal strong appetite for real estate in 2022

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... across all regions, which is set to be a key factor in investment decisions in 2022. Globally, 68% of investors consider a net zero carbon commitment to be an important feature when investing in a non-listed real estate fund, and 86% of investors surveyed ...

Aware Super leads on climate action: IGCC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... commitment to tackling climate change has been showcased in a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition a net zero world. The $150 billion superannuation fund was lauded for leading the industry, thanks to its Climate Change Portfolio ...

The top ESG themes for 2022

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
Asset owners will increasingly pressure companies on several key areas in 2022, the top priority being driving net zero emissions engagement and activity. Preserving natural resources amid the drive for net zero emissions will be top of Robeco's environmental ...

IFM Investors PE portfolio carbon neutral

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... IFM's approach to emissions reduction for its private equity portfolio is part of IFM's overall commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. IFM Investors head of private equity Stuart Wardman-Browne said this milestone is also part of a broader ...

PGIM Real Estate appoints ESG lead for APAC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
... accelerate our sustainability efforts in the years ahead." The appointment follows PGIM Real Estate's commitment to achieving net zero operational carbon emissions across its global portfolio of managed properties by 2050.