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HESTA adds US$200m to Stafford Capital private equity fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2023
... investments in lower-mid-market private equity businesses that contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including good health and wellbeing, gender equality, affordable and clear energy, climate action, clean water and ...

Colonial First State launches sustainable growth fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2022
... and environmental benefit an individual's investment can have with respect to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Experts weigh in on Brookfield bid for Origin

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2022
... that ConocoPhillips scuppered by exercising its pre-emption right to purchase that same amount. UTS Institute For Sustainable Futures research director Gordon Noble noted that the Origin Energy bid comes at a time where the country should be engaging ...

New ethical investing app has launched

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2022
... paid on profits, corporate governance, and future prospects, through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The fund uses negative screens to exclude a company if it carries on business in 11 different sectors, including alcohol ...

JANA announces Sustainability Advisory Council

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2022
... councillor Nicki Hutley, Australian National University vice president, First Nations Peter Yu, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) partner and chief impact officer Zarmeen Pavri and Impossible Mining chief sustainability officer and co-founder Renee ...

Maxcap names director, direct investment

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
... deep market knowledge and focus on strategic objectives will complement our high performing regional teams to drive sustainable growth." Hulett added: "The depth of market opportunity remains considerable; we have significant growth aspirations and have ...

LGT Crestone hires head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2022
... confident Amanda's background and expertise will help advance the firm's sustainability goals," Wan Lum said. "Sustainable investing is a top priority for us, and we look forward to having Amanda lead our efforts to drive long-term environmental ...

Top super funds for ESG revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022
... describe their net-zero commitments, investment processes and how they may be trying to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals rather than just declare their negative investment screens," Dunnin added. "More funds are also lodging Modern Slavery ...

ASIC helps issuers avoid greenwashing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... accused of greenwashing, outlining exactly how not to market their offering. A new information sheet comes as demand for sustainable products continues to rise, causing a backlash in greenwashing. ASIC undertook its review of a sample of superannuation ...

AXA IM adds to ESG fund suite

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022
... consistent and aligned with green bond projects. The fund is aligned to four sub-themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - low carbon transport, smart energy, green buildings and sustainable ecosystem. "As the battle against climate change drives ...