Asian decarbonisation efforts hampered by fragmented market but recent trends are encouraging

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The issuance of climate related financial instruments in Asia is dominated by China, India and the Republic of Korea, whilst most countries do not leverage climate bond issuance at all,... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International ESG analyst survey: year-on-year progress towards net zero, but there’s a long way to go

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Fidelity International’s annual ESG Analyst Survey finds signs of year-on-year progress towards netzero but confirms there is a long way to go on the journey towards a more sustainable economy.... Read more continue reading

Demographics on ESG investing misunderstood

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The common belief that ESG investing’s popularity is being driven by younger generations including millennials and generation Z is a misconception, according to an ESG investing specialist. The hunger for... Read more continue reading

American Century’s healthcare impact strategy recognised by RIAA

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The American Century Healthcare Impact Equity strategy has been awarded responsible investment certification by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). This certification also applies to the Zurich Investments ACI Healthcare... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors makes strong progress towards net zero targets for Real Assets business

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), has published a report on the progress being made by its £47 billion Real Assets business towards net zero... Read more continue reading

Australian voters are putting their money where their mouth is

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The election surprise for many was just how influential issues such as climate change were[1]. Jessie Pettigrew, Head of ESG and Sustainability at BT, said that Australians’ interest in environmental... Read more continue reading

ESG: Sustainability trends remain strong regardless of energy spike

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Underlying trends toward decarbonisation and sustainability remain strong regardless of the surge in traditional energy stocks, according to Victoria Maclean, Associate Fund Manager for the Pengana WHEB Sustainable Impact Fund,... Read more continue reading

AZ Sestante partners with Evergreen to launch ESG Focus portfolios

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Specialist investment manager, AZ Sestante, has launched a series of socially responsible model portfolios in partnership with investment consulting business, Evergreen Consultants, as retail demand for Environmental Social and Governance... Read more continue reading

Perpetual’s Ethical SRI fund celebrates 20-year milestone

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Perpetual’s Ethical SRI fund (the fund) has recently celebrated 20 years since inception, with approximately $900 million in funds under management[1] now invested in quality shares of Australian ethical and... Read more continue reading

Australian real estate sector encouraged to view what is happening in Europe in terms of ESG developments

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The number of European investors in Australian real estate may soon reduce as the European Union (EU) tightens criteria for ‘green’ real estate investing – there as well as offshore.... Read more continue reading