FS Sustainability

Podcast: Leading the battery storage race

THE GREENER WAY  |    9:28AM   As governments introduce more supportive energy storage policies and Australia's electricity system continues to transition away from coal, what role do batteries play in renewable energy investing, and why are institutional investors paying closer attention to the sector?

WTW urges firms to stress test Lithium Triangle exposure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   While lithium has become a strategic input to electrification, supply remains concentrated, politicised and operationally complex, a report by Willis Tower Watson said.

Judgment reveals Fiducian's greenwashing brush-off: 'ESG is still a fad'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Fiducian Investment Management Services (FIMS) executive chair Conrad Burge shrugged off greenwashing concerns raised by a member of the team in 2021, replying that "ESG is still fad that will in time implode from its own irrationalities".

Robeco launches Global Climate Leaders Tilt Indices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Robeco has launched new Global Climate Leaders Tilt Indices, which will draw on a number of Robeco's proprietary sustainability and investment intellectual property (IP) to identify future transition leaders and avoid potential laggards.

Underpaid migrants a systemic modern slavery indicator: MJI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A report by Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) said underpaid migrant workers point to a more systematic issue, which can lead to practices that are indicators of modern slavery.

Tokenisation can accelerate sustainability objectives: Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI   Project Acacia identified significant economic growth opportunities with tokenised financial infrastructure in Australia, but the initiative extends further for those that are currently looking for more efficient ways to offset their carbon footprints.

Minderoo backs early childhood development in WA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Minderoo Foundation, backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment group Tattarang, has partnered with the City of Kwinana in Western Australia to transform early childhood development outcomes.

Aware Super introduces reproductive health leave

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Aware Super has introduced a new reproductive health leave entitlement for employees, offering up to 12 days of paid leave each year to manage reproductive health conditions and related medical treatments.

Wikramanayake exit highlights women leadership pipeline gap: CEW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake's resignation highlights a gap in the economy of not having enough women in the leadership pipeline, Chief Executive Women (CEW) said.

Morgans Financial boost commitment to rural Australia

MATTHEW WAI   Morgans Financial has deepened its relationship with Rural Aid to strengthen support for farmers and rural communities across Australia.

Brookfield, La Caisse acquire Toronto-listed renewable platform

MATTHEW WAI   Brookfield Asset Management, alongside its Brookfield Renewable Partners and La Caisse, the Canadian institutional investor, have completed the acquisition of Boralex, a renewable energy provider across the UK and North America.

Perennial expands resources investment universe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Perennial Partners has launched the Perennial Global Resources Trust, expanding its resources investment capability from just Australia into global markets following the closure of its Perennial Strategic Natural Resources Trust to new investors.

Capella Capital strengthens energy platform with multi-hires

MATTHEW WAI   Capella Capital has welcomed four new appointments to its energy platform, in a move to strengthen capability across renewable energy development, land acquisition, investment and project delivery.

CEFC names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI   Clean Energy Finance Corporation chief investment officer of Rewiring the Nation Paul McCartney has been appointed the new chief executive for the group, effective September 18.