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Investment managers get more active on ESG engagement and accountability

Institutional investment teams may still oscillate between engagement and divestment as their first choice in leverage with large emitting companies, but one thing is certain – they are all looking at ways to hold these groups accountable for their activities and behaviours.

Tahn Sharpe | 13th Nov 2023 | More
Lack of global warming accountability putting investors, and the planet, at risk

“Rational, economic arguments” are required to support a reduction of the costs of global warming on the planet and the economy, says Australian Ethical.

Staff Writer | 9th Oct 2023 | More
Why I’m committed to ESG, despite the momentum shift

As advisers we tend to forget the incredible position in which we sit, as the stewards of client capital, with the power to determine what types of companies deserve or warrant additional investment. Our advocacy effectively provides capital to these companies to continue to grow and evolve.

Drew Meredith | 31st Aug 2023 | More
  • HMC Capital gets real on net-zero with impact themed 3-step approach

    Eighteen months ago, the fund started by former US banker David Di Pilla announced its target to achieve net-zero for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by FY28. Alongside this came an energy road map and the first phase of its ‘Energy Management System’, which was subsequently rolled out across 18 sites.

    Tahn Sharpe | 10th Jul 2023 | More
    ESG a ‘substance-less concept’ and AI will reduce profitability: New York academic

    ESG is the “emptiest” idea, according to Aswath Damodaran, while AI will morph into higher costs for companies overall with no competitive advantage in a world where the technology is ubiquitous.

    David Chaplin | 9th Jun 2023 | More
    Don’t get ‘stranded’ with fossil fuel stocks as transition gains pace: Australian Ethical

    As Australia’s energy transition ramps up, spurred by a greater government commitment, the ethical investment manager says investors risk getting saddled with “stranded assets” if they don’t limit their exposure to fossil fuels.

    Lisa Uhlman | 5th Jun 2023 | More
  • The strategy of compromise: Australian Ethical eyes supermarket giants

    Using Coles as a case study, Australian Ethical demonstrates how sustainability-minded money managers are dealing with the nuanced issues involved in appraising the activities of big companies.

    Tahn Sharpe | 8th May 2023 | More
    Australian Ethical dumps Lendlease over koala habitat concerns

    The ethical money manager says Lendlease failed to provide information required to independently assess the impact of its planned development in Mt Gilead, an area deemed critical to the survival of a resident koala colony.

    Tahn Sharpe | 13th Apr 2023 | More
  • Cyber security now the number 1 ESG concern across ASX companies: Perennial

    While greenhouse emissions and diversity remain key issues, the spate of cyber breaches seen in 2022 has made cyber security the number one ESG issue.

    Staff Writer | 10th Mar 2023 | More
    Tools needed so advisers can tackle greenwashing challenge

    As potential clients become more discerning, advisers must have a framework through which to consider investments for inclusion in portfolios, but also to extract the most personal of information from clients.

    Drew Meredith | 9th Mar 2023 | More
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