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Lombard Odier brings plastic circularity fund down under

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... plastic value chain with the objective to reduce plastic waste issues and deliver attractive financial returns and sustainability outcomes worldwide," he added. In support, AFM Investment Partners' John Donovan said the plastics problem is widely ...

CBA launches green business loan

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Australia's largest lender has rolled out a new financing option for enterprises to fund sustainability projects like renewable energy, energy-efficient upgrades, climate resilience, and nature protection. The Business Green Loan supports organisations ...

Greenwashing remains a priority: ASIC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... 'net zero by 2030' or adopting more sustainable practices. Companies might dial back their aspirations around sustainability if they fear that they will be in collision with the regulators, he said. "It should be done when the science is settled. ...

Big super's plan on fossil fuel return

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Brighter Super, Hostplus, IOOF and Qantas Super were the least likely to vote on climate. AustralianSuper told FS Sustainability the fund engaged with Woodside on "its approach to climate change and its strategy to transition to a net zero economy". ...

More calls for adaptation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... change emphasises the importance of avoiding even more warming," McAllister told the crowd at the Commonwealth Bank sustainability summit, held at the Sydney International Convention Centre on Tuesday. "There will be some risks that are expensive and ...

Podcast: Making the SDGs count with Fiona Reynold

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
On today's episode, we are talking to the multi-hyphenate sustainability and responsible investment leader Fiona Reynolds about the intersection of the E and the S and why it matters for business. Fiona is an independent director and advisory board ...

Major indices provide ESG clarity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... company and portfolio level. "S&P Dow Jones Indices' approach to index design reflects a holistic view of the vast sustainability ecosystem and biodiversity is an important part of this equation," said Jas Duhra, global head of sustainability indices ...

Firms wrestle with ESG data challenges

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Financiers are struggling to cope with new ESG requirements, grappling with data challenges and alignment of sustainability goals with business strategy. New research from Bloomberg finds ESG data is the biggest hurdle. A survey of 200 European financial ...

Apostle promotes PM to investment lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... also be tasked with spearheading advocacy and engagement work with regulators, and industry partners to promote sustainability initiatives and drive positive change in the industry. Parkyn joined Apostle Funds 18 months ago as a special advisor to the ...

ESG indices linked to Myanmar junta

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... publicly communicated to our clients and market participants". For example, Adani Ports was removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices in 2021, the spokesperson said. An MSCI spokesperson responded to FS Sustainability 's request for comment ...