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WTW launches working group

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
... has developed a set of guiding principles to help formulate their own frameworks, including assisting them report on the carbon emissions being generated by their investments as a first step on a route towards net zero.

First Sentier launches ESG debt strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... our clients with a debt-based investment product that taps into the transition from a fossil fuel-driven economy to a low-carbon economy." MUFG has committed to investing $238 billion into sustainability related finance by 2030 and achieved 19% of this ...

Go, iron ore, go

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... to Reuters calculations." For a very brief while, there were concerns that China's efforts to curb output to reduce carbon emissions and pollution from steel manufacturers would crimp demand for iron ore. But this had been negated by rising demand ...

APRA releases draft climate change guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... ensuring decisions are well-informed and appropriately consider both the risks and opportunities that the transition to a low carbon economy creates." Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) says the guide will "go a long way to ...

Rest launches low-cost SRI option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
... average GRESB Real Estate Assessment score, and in infrastructure assets with integrated ESG factors that work towards a low-carbon economy or have limited exposure to transition risks. Infrastructure companies that own fossil fuel reserves, derive revenue ...

Nuveen APAC lead exits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... Westchester Group Investment Management. Based in London, she supports Westchester's response to rising investor demand for carbon neutral portfolios, providing scalable, natural solutions to counter climate change through farmland investments.

WTW commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021
... "We will also continue to work with our advisory clients to set out and deliver on their own climate-related goals via Carbon Journey Plans, including analytics on how climate change might impact liabilities as well as assets," Baker said.

Multi-boutique launches farmland fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021
... said. "The fund will utilise Warakirri's Sustainable Best Practice framework, including strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and improve water efficiency and biodiversity." Portfolio manager Steve Jarrott said there is a compelling case ...

Amundi revamps climate fund

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 12 APR 2021
... income strategy for its Just Transition for Climate fund to now incorporate the social aspects involved with moving to a low-carbon economy. The Just Transition for Climate fund, previously the Amundi Responsible Investing- Green Bonds, is the first ...

Climate change worse than pandemic: UK regulator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
... change and to advocate on its behalf within government," the strategy reads. The regulator itself is reviewing its own carbon footprint and has set itself the challenge of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. In doing so, it will also ...