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Super funds condemn Trump climate withdrawal

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
... management, has condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the country from the Paris Agreement on climate change. Trump justified the withdrawal saying his administration was "putting American jobs first," adding: "Our government rushed ...

Top super chief executive named ACSI president

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... requires strong returns over decades, not just years, putting ESG issues - including strong corporate governance, climate change, other environmental issues, health and safety, and labour rights in the supply chain - as key determinants of the future ...

Investors torn over ESG capabilities

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
... number of prominent advocates, [however] in our view it's incomplete," Wong said. "While we certainly don't dismiss the climate risk associated with fossil fuel assets or carbon reserves, we believe that they represent a less effective yardstick for ...

Human rights considerations are good for investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017
... in its investment decisions is now so strong that it should become part of investors' due diligence process. EY climate change and sustainability services' Sydney leader and partner Adam Carrel said the business case is particularly acute as the world ...

CFS becomes PRI signatory

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... company engagements on ESG issues, and better influence company activities in relation to management of ESG and climate change matters, the company said. The move comes as part of the broader Commonwealth Bank group's wealth management responsible investing ...

Markets ignoring climate crisis: Hewson

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
... Global Sustainability Leaders ETF, Hewson said Australia is a "long way behind" in terms of political response to climate change, and was of the view that "governments will continue to dick around on the issue, so our belief is that investment should ...

Chief executive departs LGS

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2017
... members." In May last year, LGS was ranked second best in the world in protecting members from the adverse effects of climate change, and later dumped ANZ Bank and Commonwealth Bank shares from one of its responsible investment options, citing concerns ...

UK pension regulator puts responsible investing centre stage

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... are long-term and therefore exposed to long-term financial risks. These include risks relating to factors such as climate change, unsustainable business practices, and unsound corporate governance. "Despite the long-term nature of investments, these ...

Responsible investment distinguishes active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... important aspect of responsible investing is impact investing - putting money in societal issues that can range from climate change, to health and education with the aim of making a positive impact, he adds. B Corporations (although in their early days ...

Forward thinking must underpin advice: Vanguard

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... According to Vanguard, 87% of jobs will fall to technological advancement, as opposed to 13% to globalisation. Predicting a climate of lower than expected returns ahead, Davis said that advisers should first and foremost look to decreasing client's investment ...