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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.

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 ...