Most of the NZX 50 now links top exec pay to ESG
NZ Inc is getting better at carbon and ESG reporting but has yet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Forsyth Barr’s second annual carbon and ESG (CESG) review, which rates 58 NZX-listed companies on their policies and practices, shows continued improvement on CESG measurement and data collection but not in outcomes.
The ratings, which don’t assess products and services, are intended to act as CESG due diligence and support Forsyth Barr’s investment research. The...MORE»
Sustainable investment grows down underFriday, December 1st, 4:00PM
New Zealand, Australia and Japan were the only countries where sustainable investment grew as a proportion of total managed assets in 2022, a new report says. MORE» |
RIAA becomes twin-headed organisationFriday, November 24th, 4:29PM
The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia has become a twin-headed organisation with CEOs in Australia and New Zealand. MORE» |
Sustainable impact fund typically 10-15% of portfolio for ethical investors
Advisers have been key supporters of Harbour Asset Management’s impact strategy with 70-80% of its sustainable impact fund sold through the channel, says multi-asset portfolio manager Chris Di Leva.
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The hope is that the new definitions will become the global standard.
MORE»Stewardship grows, exclusion normalising
Corporate engagement and shareholder action was the top responsible investment approach for fund managers in 2022, says the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA).
MORE»FMA releases final record keeping guidance for climate reporting
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has put out its final guidance for climate reporting entities (CREs) on meeting their record keeping obligations.
MORE»One year old stewardship code covers $100 billion FUM
One year after its launch New Zealand’s Stewardship Code has 18 signatories holding over $100 billion in assets.
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