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Aware Super leads on climate action: IGCC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
Aware Super's 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 ...

Pension scheme, UBS divest energy companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
... in Exxon Mobil, Imperial Oil, Kepco, Marathon Oil and Power Assets because of their lack of progress in managing climate change risk. The decision follows three years of engagement by UBS AM with 49 oil and gas companies lagging on climate change performance ...

State Super sets net zero targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
... abundantly clear therefore that... superannuation trustees must respond to the investment risks associated with climate change and seek to mitigate them." "It is equally important for them to realise investment opportunities that will come from the transition ...

ISPT on track to carbon positive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... surrender them on behalf of ISPT. "At ISPT, we recognise our responsibility to anticipate and manage the impacts of climate change as part of our responsible investment approach. This is why we have taken action now, for a second year in a row, to achieve ...

Bell Asset Management launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 NOV 2021
... investments that reflect their values and goals to address a variety of pressing environment and social issues, including climate change, labour issues and governance." The Bell Global Sustainable Fund invests in a concentrated portfolio of approximately ...

Guidance on financial risks of climate change released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
The prudential regulator has released the final guidance on managing the financial risks of climate change, having made minor amendments following industry consultation. The guidance outlines how institutions must identify and monitor risk, covering ...

New role for Ian Silk

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... day-to-day running of their businesses. It's a top order issue in Australia, with companies heavily exposed to climate change risks and regulators are continuing to escalate their expectations in how we should manage those risks." Silk announced ...

Packhorse names ESG head

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... exciting," Mitchell said. "The expansive scale at which Packhorse is operating has the potential to positively impact climate change." In July, Packhorse secured its first property located in Queensland after raising $62.5 million. The property in Stuart's ...

Pella Funds Management adds to advisory board

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... investment and was previously co-head of sustainable investment, AMP Capital, and deputy chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change (Australia/NZ), is currently a member of the Coordinating Working Group, Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative ...

WA government seeks to improve WA's ESG outcomes

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... pollution control and leading by example in areas such as water management and biodiversity conservation to address climate change, help industry grow and create sustainable jobs. From a social perspective, WA continues to build on strong foundations ...