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TCorp appoints head of investment stewardship

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022
... already familiar with TCorp's investment and operating context, having previously advised State Super on its commitment to net zero by 2050 last year.

HESTA opposes AGL demerger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022
... commits to Paris-aligned emission reduction targets this will have a hugely positive impact on Australia's pathway to net zero, lowering the overall systemic risk exposure of our members' investments." She added that the fund cannot "simply divest away ...

VanEck carbon credits ETF set to hit ASX

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022
... global exchanges with attractive market size and liquidity, both of which are expected to increase in the countdown to net zero, along with prices. "Carbon credits have historically been lowly correlated to mainstream asset classes and can be potentially ...

It's time to step up: Climate Council

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... challenge before us, and the pace of action that's required. One of Labor's key policies in the election was committing to net zero and achieving a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030. "We cannot afford to waste a single more day," McKenzie said. "We ...

AXA IM adds to ESG fund suite

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022
... technology to present the best growth opportunity and potential to deliver positive impact towards our transition to a net zero world," O'Toole said. The new funds underpin AXA IM's responsible investment commitment, noted Michelle Lacey, head of client ...

IFM takes majority stake in Render Networks

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2022
... well-positioned to capitalise on the connectivity boom that is increasing at pace, as well as the global transition to a net zero economy." The returns generated through this latest investment and others like it in the growth equity fund will go to IFM ...

Super's defense against economic volatility

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2022
... retirement savings of our members." Aptly, Swan mentioned that at Cbus, in addition to a total portfolio commitment to net zero, the super fund had invested $1.7 billion in businesses building the bridge to a net zero future. After having championed ...

'No easy answer' to ESG disclosures by super fund trustees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... an unsurprising outcome when accounting for the myriad of critical media reports about Australia's unlegislated 2050 net zero carbon emissions target. Moreover, many superannuation companies' concerted advertising campaigns about their sustainability ...

ART responsible investment specialists jump to Redpoint

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
... and implementing the fund's approach to managing climate change risks and opportunities, including aligning the fund to net zero. Previously, Parks was an ESG analyst at Credit Suisse and also at Regnan. He has also held ESG analyst roles with MSCI and ...

Hostplus expands IP Group commitment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... long-term net investment returns for members, after announcing it will commit to transition its investment portfolio to net zero emissions by 2050, in line with Australia's commitment to the Paris Agreement." He added that investment partnerships like ...