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HESTA investment analyst collects ESG award

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
... Responsible Investment (PRI), and active participation in the global P8 Group all left a profound mark on sustainable investment thinking and action at a global level.

AustralianSuper launches new SRI investment option

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... that avoids investment in companies with fossil fuel reserves. From 30 May 2016, AustralianSuper's three sustainable investment options will be consolidated into one - the Socially Aware option. The move is estimated to see between $190 million and $235 ...

Global institutions join sustainable investment group

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
A consortium of global financial institutions and investors has announced a new partnership under the Catalytic Finance Initiative (CFI) to direct $8bn towards "high-impact sustainable investments." The group of seven has pledged capital and expertise ...

Cbus appoints former AMP Capital chief

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015
... Steve Bracks said Dunne's "wealth of experience, his strategic understanding and his interest in long-term, sustainable investment will be a great acquisition for the fund." "Cbus has enjoyed a strong 30 year history, providing average annual net returns ...

Mercer grows ESG team

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2014
... expertise to our advisory work on governance, voting and engagement. "Alexis' role in business development and sustainable investment will be a win for our clients and an asset to our Responsible Investment team."

ASX considers UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2014
... and ultimately performance - on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment." However, the actual requirements are not strict, requiring 'partners' to make a public statement of commitment to sustainable ...

World Bank issues Kangaroo Green Bond

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2014
... cornerstone the World Bank's first green bond issue into the Australian market," UniSuper manager, governance and sustainable investment Talieh Williams said. UniSuper said the $100 million investment would "boost the green credentials" of the fund's ...

Industry heralds government capital recycling plan

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2014
... infrastructure benefits governments and the community. "Superannuation funds are interested in achieving long-term, sustainable investment returns. This aligns with the interests of governments and the community, who want to ensure that these important ...

LGS carbon screening possible, but not imminent

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2013
... approach, share voting and carbon hedging. It was announced today that the fund ranked second globally for its sustainable investment practices and maintained its AAA rating as part of the Climate Institute's Asset Owner's Disclosure Project (AODP). ...

LGS appoints former CFS GAM exec to board

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2013
... in developing the fund's sustainable and responsible investment strategy." LGS has put responsible and sustainable investment at the centre of its investment policy, avoiding companies which have a 'material' (i.e. more than 10%) exposure to areas such ...