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Pension scheme, UBS divest energy companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
... shareholders. "The new short-term climate target we're announcing today should demonstrate not only our commitment on becoming net zero, but also that we're not hanging around. We want to be on the front foot for such an important issue like climate ...

Plato readies new ESG strategies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... that Plato Investment Management has been meeting with institutional investors in recent weeks to discuss its upcoming Net Zero Carbon Long Short Global Equities Fund and Low Carbon Long Only Global Equities Fund. Both strategies have been seeded and ...

Sunsuper ESG expert in new global role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... ongoing efforts with our parent company Prudential plc. in transitioning to a low-carbon future and meeting its 2050 net zero carbon emissions goal." Wilson said he is looking forward to building on the firm's capabilities and further incorporating ...

State Super sets net zero targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
State Super is committing to an ambitious net zero target, which includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its portfolio by 45% come 2030. In a plan formulated with TCorp and Mercer, State Super is looking to achieve net zero status across its ...

Fidelity launches active ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
... scheme in a bid to halve its carbon emissions by 2030. This includes the introduction of Climate Ratings which assess the net zero targets and alignment of investments. Fidelity managing director Alva Devoy commented: "We're launching this strategy in ...

ISPT on track to carbon positive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... said helping institutions, businesses, and individuals measure, reduce and offset their carbon footprints and meet their net zero ambitions is a key priority for CBA.

Quinbrook acquires battery storage specialist

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 DEC 2021
... portfolio, while also continuing to offer its services independently to new and existing clients. "We believe that the 'net zero' power systems of tomorrow are moving rapidly and inexorably to a place where renewable power assets and storage in all its ...

Guidance on financial risks of climate change released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... requirements," the regulator said. APRA chair Wayne Byres said recent developments, including the government's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, underscore the trajectory the world is on. "Most APRA-regulated entities recognise the potential ...

WTW Australia names head of sustainable investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... Given the greater emphasis across institutional investing for more sustainable practices and the wider commitment to net zero, this new role is a logical progression for him," WTW Australia head of investments Aongus O'Gorman said. "Too often we have ...

WA government seeks to improve WA's ESG outcomes

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... state's economic strength, government leadership and comparative advantage in natural resources, to its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. It also highlights how the state is tackling other important environmental issues such as waste recycling ...