Why investing in biodiversity means looking at the solutions, not just the problems

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Over half the value of the global economy – some US$44 trillion – is potentially threatened to some extent by the loss of nature, according to the World Economic Forum.... Read more continue reading

Zurich and Mandala release Climate Risk Index for the Australian energy sector

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) and Mandala Partners (Mandala) has released Australia’s first Climate Risk Index for the national energy generation sector. Utilising Zurich’s global exposure analysis capabilities, the report... Read more continue reading

Advisers need to offer ESG investment advice to meet growing demand

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Responsible investors who use financial advisors are significantly better-informed about investment performance, fees, and the sustainable impact of products than those who try to look for responsible or ESG options... Read more continue reading

Consistent consumer labelling critical amid confusion over ESG products

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New research from Colonial First State (CFS) has found Australian consumers are confused by sustainability claims and can’t differentiate between different ESG investment options. The research commissioned by CFS surveyed... Read more continue reading

CFA Institute, GSIA and PRI launch harmonised definitions for responsible investment

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CFA Institute, the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have issued a new guidance that aims to bring greater understanding and consistency to terms used... Read more continue reading

Scientific Beta shatters “green alpha” illusion

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Scientific Beta, an equity index provider in the ESG and Multi-Factor investment arena, has challenged the conventional belief that investing in companies or portfolios with high ESG green scores guarantees... Read more continue reading

ESG factors increasingly drive investment decision-making

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Russell Investments has released results from its ninth-annual ESG Manager Survey, which offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of ESG practices within the investment management industry. Results from this year’s... Read more continue reading

Boral investors urge it to stay the course on green transition

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Australian Ethical Investment is leading a group of high-profile investors that have written to Boral’s board of directors urging it not to turn its back on its 1.5-degree Paris-aligned emissions... Read more continue reading

Two University endowments support launch of Osmosis ex-Fossil Fuel Funds

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With the undisputable link between carbon emissions and the frequency and severity of climate-related disasters impacting populations around the world, many investors are reviewing their portfolios’ fossil fuel exposure and... Read more continue reading

Foresters Financial helping retirees to meet net zero

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Foresters Financial, a member-owned financial services company servicing members and investment communities, is urging investors to consider their Sustainable investment options as a mechanism to contribute to a better future... Read more continue reading