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Green bond investors left in the dark

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... to estimate a green bond's carbon footprint can lead to significant variation between reported numbers," Annabel Jennings, ESG analyst at Insight Investment explained. "Many investors create their own estimates using either the issuer's carbon footprint ...

Rise in ESG commitment by global funds: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
A review of 12 asset managers that Morningstar deems committed ESG has resulted in five receiving upgrades, while several retained their previous ratings. Morningstar has identified 97 firms globally that they deem as falling into an ESG Commitment ...

Growth in green bond issuance brings choice, challenges

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... said. "The frontier is a bit blurry when we look at bond strategies and the labels don't help with determining what is just an ESG strategy and what is an impact strategy," Neidert explained. "With an impact strategy, you may invest in a company's issuance ...

Australia climbs quickly on climate policy development

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... duties. 2024 is set to be a year of multiple significant regulatory changes across the globe. This is likely to see a ramp up of ESG integration, legislative compliance, consolidated reporting, supply chain due diligence and ramping up of artificial ...

Hazardous chemicals a key challenge for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... are harmful, certain substances can have detrimental effects on nature and human health. Hazardous chemicals are a critical ESG factor with financial implications across the value chain. Persistent chemicals, exemplified by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Social and governance factors top "new risk reality"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... in on social factors such as diversity and inclusion as market differentiators, a business assurance consultancy has found. ESG management systems are increasingly seen as vital to build trust with stakeholders in sustainability efforts, business consultancy ...

Sunshine state issues $2.75bn green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... sustainable debt space and will remain agile as investors and market expectations evolve. "We're having more conversations on ESG with investors, not just on our green bond program, but more holistically on the state's ESG credentials. Investors have ...

Senior appointments at ag managers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... report to Warakirri managing director Jim McKay and will "lead the development of Warakirri's groupwide Sustainability and ESG strategy and oversee its implementation and reporting across its various business lines." Jordan comes to Warakirri from ...

Australian Ethical grants $500k to climate solutions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... administration to Grow Inc, while welcoming the increased regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations with regards to ESG, Financial Standard reported. Selected grant recipients included ActionAid Australia, Great Southern Reef Foundation, Love ...

Media a strong influence on corporate decisions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
More than two-thirds of Australian C-suite leaders report that the media impacts on their decision-making around ESG strategy. Corporate leaders sought ESG news mainly through dedicated ESG publications and websites such as FS Sustainability, as well ...