Investors should evolve from a strategy of reducing their portfolio carbon footprint, based on point-in-time emissions to a carbon footpath investment strategy that takes into…
J.P. Morgan Asset Management developing ESG scoring framework
J. P. Morgan Asset Management is developing a proprietary environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring framework as part of a range of initiatives to enhance…
Australian mutual fund assets rise to $66.8bn in 2019: Cerulli Associates
Australia’s mutual fund assets in sustainable investments increased 23.0% year-on-year in 2019 to reach $66.8 billion, according to Cerulli Associates. Cerulli Associates said its estimates…
CEFC commits up to $125m in Qualitas property debt fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has made an investment of up to $125 million in a new property debt fund designed to finance the…
Energy Super taps Robeco for $650m enhanced indexing mandate
Energy Super has selected Robeco for a $650 million global equity enhanced indexing mandate incorporating sustainability criteria. Robeco’s enhanced indexing strategy “aims to deliver better…
Investing for positive environment impact, financial return: First Sentier
Directing capital towards infrastructure companies that can have a positive environmental and social impact and as well as financial returns is the way to drive…
Integrating ESG considerations in securities lending programs
As asset owners continue to integrate environmental, social and corporate governance into their investment and operations processes, integrating ESG considerations into securities lending programs is…
Frasers Property Australia establishes Sustainable Finance Framework
Frasers Property Australia has established its first Sustainable Finance Framework, defining an entire portfolio of sustainable assets and designed to support sustainability-linked bonds and loans.…
Comment: hindsight is 2020
Ed note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this comment piece from Jason Ross, head of superannuation research at Rainmaker Information Jason Ross, head…
IIG announces tenants for Younghusband Woolstores development
The Impact Investment Group (IIG) has announced two major tenants for its Younghusband Woolstores development in Kensington, Victoria. The Federal Government Department of Agriculture, Water…