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Asset consultants keep gates closed on greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... global head of sustainability Desiree Fixler has alleged that misleading statements have been made in DWS's 2020 annual report, which claimed that more than half of its assets under management were invested using ESG criteria. In a statement to FS ...

ASX companies not disclosing labour hire risks: ACCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
A minority of ASX-listed companies are reporting on their labour hire, contracting and outsourcing workforce arrangements, which poses a risk in assessing the long-term viability of workforce strategies. The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility ...

Santos sued over clean energy, net zero claims

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... before the court." Some specific concerns raised by EDO on behalf of the ACCR include the fact that in its 2020 Annual Report, Santos made statements that the natural gas it produces is a "clean fuel" and provides "clean energy"; and ACCR claims these ...

Climate change, diversity, inequality top engagement agenda: T. Rowe Price

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... for improved disclosure from corporations and asset managers on ESG issues. T. Rowe Price has issued its third ESG annual report, and in discussing the key issues they raised with companies, they also press the case for more comprehensive, clear and ...

APPEA conference kicks up controversy

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... conferences and seminars which contributed 41% of its total revenue. ACCR published this information based on the APPEA annual report, which ACCR acquired but which is not published publicly. ACCR takes particular issue with APPEA's promotion of liquid ...

KiwiSaver exclusions not necessarily a performance drag: ISS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... screen out controversial weapons and fossil fuel companies as well as maintain a disclosed ESG policy. Further, the annual report for the default scheme must include information on actions taken over the year in relation to the ESG policy and any changes ...

NZ climate disclosure legislation to affect Australian entities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
The New Zealand government has introduced world-first legislation that will require listed companies, banks, insurers and fund managers to make public climate risk-related disclosures. The legislation will affect not just New Zealand-domiciled entities ...

Coles sets net zero target with absolute emissions reductions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
Supermarket giant Coles has committed to reducing its carbon emissions by more than 75% by 2030 and is aiming to do so without carbon offsets. Coles recently launched its refreshed sustainability strategy, which includes its climate change pillar, named ...

Industry fund sets bar higher with Net Zero timing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
An industry superannuation fund has set the most ambitious climate change related target yet, aiming to attain a carbon neutral investment portfolio in nine years. The $12.8 billion NGS Super has set a target of carbon neutrality by 2030. The target ...

Ethical fund manager sets ambitious FUM target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... customer base grew by 20%, with managed fund customers increasing by 16% and super members by 20%, according to their annual report. Recent research sponsored by Australian Ethical found that 86% of Australians believe that it's important their adviser ...