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BetaShares develops new ethical ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... global equities ETF available via the ASX using a broad set of ethical eligibility screens. Investing in 100 global climate change leaders across developed markets, excluding Australia, the ETHI only invests in companies that are more than 60% more carbon ...

Climate calling

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
... implementing sustainable investment strategies. She says the main focus for super funds in 2016 has been around climate change. Super funds have attempted to address climate change in various ways. Whether it be excluding investment in thermal coal ...

CSC contributes to global ESG think tank

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016
... to achieving long-term investment goals of asset owners," the statement said. The statement said it acknowledges climate change as most significant topic in the global ESG market; and values gender diversity as a way of enhancing the diversity of ideas ...

NZ Super tackles climate change

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2016
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is implementing a four-pronged climate change strategy across its entire NZ$30 billion investment portfolio. Representing a fundamental shift for the fund and the industry, NZ Super will reduce its carbon investment ...

Former AustralianSuper chair joins ME board

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2016
... policy. Previous directorships include TAL, PPB Advisory, the Federal Government's Infrastructure Australia Council, Climate Change Authority, chair of the Victorian WorkCover Authority, director of the Victorian Transport Accident Commission, chair ...

Instos seeking smart carbon plays

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016
... about why this should be a good idea: more people, using more resources, environmental challenges and of course climate change which has been at the top of people's agenda post Paris," Jenkyn-Jones says. The equities manager knows there are investors ...

Climate risk underappreciated: BlackRock

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
All investors should incorporate climate change awareness into their portfolios, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII), who believes climate factors have been underappreciated and underpriced. In a new Global Insights Report titled "Adapting ...

Vision Super adds sustainability option to menu

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... investing in ESG assets. Wyrsch said the fund was leading the way in recognising and responding to the threat of climate change. "We have one of the most comprehensive Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) policies in the sector and have been an ...

Suncorp boss in hot water over climate change

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016
Suncorp chief executive Michael Cameron has faced criticism over his stance on climate change in light of the company's 2016 annual review. The annual review insisted that the bank and insurer "works with all levels of government and key stakeholders ...

Instos demanding ESG metrics

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... Asset Management to develop a methodology to quantify the positive impacts global companies have on the themes of climate change and reduced emissions; water scarcity; food security; and health care. With the help of the Harvard T. H. Chan School of ...