LGS achieves standout scores in 2020 UNPRI Assessment Report

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Local Government Super (LGS) has released its latest United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) assessment report with 11 categories across its portfolio scoring in the A+ performance band (the

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Local Government Super appoints Independent Chair and Independent Director

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Local Government Super (LGS or the Fund) has announced the appointment of its first independent Chair, Kyle Loades, and independent Director, Sandi Orleow to the Board. The Chair and Independent Director

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Local Government Super reaches new milestone of $12 billion in funds under management

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Local Government Super (LGS, the Fund) has announced that its total funds under management (FUM) has reached $12 billion. This milestone demonstrates Australia’s growing appetite for genuine long-term responsible investment

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Local Government Super names two senior appointments to drive the Fund’s growth

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced the appointment of Daniel Musson as Chief of People and Transformation, and Brett Dolling as Chief Experience Officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive

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Local Government Super adds to responsible investment credentials with highest GRESB score to date

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Local Government Super (LGS) has further cemented its position as a leader in responsible investment, receiving a 5-star rating and an overall score of 85/100 from the Global Real Estate

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Local Government Super is the sole Australian signatory on the Green Bond Pledge

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Local Government Super (LGS) is a founding signatory to the Green Bond Pledge which launched last week. The Green Bond Pledge is an international declaration that all bonds financing long-term infrastructure

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Local Government Super awards $440 million ESG investment mandate to PIMCO

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced that it has awarded a new fixed-income ESG mandate to investment manager, PIMCO. Under the mandate, PIMCO will manage approximately AUD$440 million across global

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Local Government Super strengthens responsible investment credentials

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Local Government Super (LGS) has bolstered its commitment to responsible investment practices by making three significant changes to the investment restriction criteria within its Sustainable Australian Shares investment option (SAS).

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Local Government Super becomes RIAA certified

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced it has been certified as a responsible super fund by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), the peak industry body representing responsible and ethical investors

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Super fund wins the Infinity Award for the fourth time

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Local Government Super leads on sustainable and responsible investment Local Government Super (LGS) yesterday announced it has won the SuperRatings Infinity award for the fourth time – taking out the prestigious

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