FS Sustainability

FS Sustainability focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters relating to Australian firms and institutional investors. The publication offers detailed insights into how investable Australian companies handle, report, and share their ESG-related risks and opportunities. Additionally, it examines how Australian institutional asset owners, asset managers, and financial advisors are implementing top ESG practices to reduce risks and enhance long-term investment returns. The content is presented through news articles, thought leadership pieces, and whitepapers.

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Schroders partners with Apple for clean energy strategy

2 weeks ago | fssustainability.com.au | Eliza Bavin

Schroders Capital's Infrastructure team in Asia announced the first close of a China renewable energy strategy following a $166 million (US$100 million) anchor investment commitment from Apple. The actively managed strategy targets renewable infrastructure investments in late-stage development and construction wind and solar assets across China. The strategy aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted financial returns and Green Energy Certificates (GECs) for clients.
Green moves: Challenger, AusBiotech

3 weeks ago | fssustainability.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Challenger has appointed Charlotte O'Meara as head of responsible investment. The annuity provider said O'Meara is tasked with leading the ESG framework across the investment teams at Challenger, helping the life and funds management businesses integrate ESG factors into investment strategies and decision-making. O'Meara has been a senior ESG specialist for the last five years, working closely with Challenger's investment manager Fidante and its 17 affiliate partners.
CEFC gives $160m to sustainable real estate credit projects

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Jamie Williamson

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is partnering with Goldman Sachs Alternatives to pour $160 million into sustainable real estate. The investment is being made alongside the Goldman-managed Real Estate Credit Partners (RECP IV) fund and will drive a "whole of lifecycle approach" to reducing emissions in Australian construction projects. The CEFC and RECP IV will co-invest in construction debt facilities to lift sustainability standards.
Westpac launches social term deposit

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Eliza Bavin

The major bank has launched Australia's first Social Tailored Deposit, designed for those seeking investments focused on delivering improved social outcomes. Westpac has launched Australia's first Social Tailored Deposit, a medium to long term investment product (one to five years) with a minimum transaction amount of $1 million, designed for customers seeking investments that are focused on delivering improved social outcomes.
Woodside investors urged to sack the board over dud returns

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Andrew McKean

Woodside's board is on notice as the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) urges investors to clean house, blaming directors for chronically weak returns and climate risk failures. The ACCR filed members' statements opposing the re-election of all directors at the upcoming annual general meeting, arguing the board bears collective responsibility for the company's failings.
Macquarie, Westpac invest in social enterprise fund

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Eliza Bavin

The Albanese government has partnered with investors, including Macquarie and Westpac, and philanthropic organisations to enhance access to capital for social enterprises that provide jobs for disadvantaged Australians. The government will contribute $1.2 million to jointly launch the Social Enterprise Loan Fund (SELF) alongside other investors. "This is all about helping people who are doing it tough to get a great job and get ahead," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.
Renewable infra project contractor breaches workplace laws

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Andrew McKean

Construction contractor Elecnor, which was engaged in the construction of an electric transmission line between the power grids of South Australia, Victoria, and NSW, has been found to have contravened the Fair Work Act, the Federal Court has ruled. Elecnor is a manager of essential services and renewable energy projects across electricity, telecommunications, gas, water and more.
IFM, partners get $250m injection for renewable fuels

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Eliza Bavin

IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp have the federal government's commitment of $250 million to low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) from the $1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Fund. In July last year, IFM, Ampol and GrainCorp signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of an integrated renewable fuels supply chain in Australia.
UniSuper waters down 'volatile' environmental option

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Eliza Bavin

UniSuper is refreshing the investment strategy for its Global Environmental Opportunities (GEO) option, effective March 28. The major change will be lowering the threshold for companies to qualify for inclusion in the strategy. "Due to the concentrated nature of GEO's investment universe, its investment returns have been volatile," UniSuper said. "UniSuper has been exploring ways to enable GEO to broaden its investment universe.
BlackRock ditches diversity targets, drops hiring mandates

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Andrew McKean

BlackRock has scrapped its "aspirational workforce representation goals" and will no longer require hiring managers to interview a diverse slate of candidates, according to an internal memo from chief executive Larry Fink and senior executives.