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Australian Ethical Investment
‘Just better investing’: How top ethical fund picks its winners
The head of Australia’s biggest ethical fund has warned corporate greenwashing is deterring investors and consumers otherwise keen to do the right thing.
- by Tim Boreham
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Ethical super: doing good and performing better than ‘standard’ funds
A warm inner glow is not the only benefit of investing your superannuation with ethical funds. The returns can be rather glowing too, new research shows.
- by John Collett
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No performing animals in Flight Centre’s sustainability push
Despite participating in three Running of the Bulls himself, Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner says those sorts of events are now struck from tour itineraries.
- by Tim Boreham
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Look beyond the surface and don’t be afraid to lose money: How to invest ethically
Now more than ever, Gen Zs and Millennials are increasingly conscious of the impact our super funds and personal investments have on our planet.
- by Wijith Wijeyasiri
‘Money still flowing’: Activist group finds super funds pour $34b into new fossil fuel projects
Environmental activist group Market Forces accused Australia’s 30 biggest superannuation funds of greenwashing while actually increasing their exposure to fossil fuel companies.
- by Jessica Yun
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No ‘cringey’ cupcakes: Property giant Stockland’s diversity goals
In the emissions-intensive construction sector, property giant Stockland believes the way forward is through diversity and inclusion.
- by Tim Boreham
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Domino's Pizza
Recycling greasy pizza boxes just one slice of Domino’s sustainability pie
‘Unrecyclable’ discarded pizza boxes are a manifestation of the sustainability challenges facing the fast-food sector, but Domino’s challenges run deeper.
- by Tim Boreham
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Can ‘wholesome’ Bendigo Bank walk the walk on climate action?
Bendigo Bank has enjoyed a more ‘wholesome’ grassroots reputation than its big four peers. But its sustainability goals are just as ambitious.
- by Tim Boreham
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Funds set to walk back ethical claims amid ‘greenwashing’ crackdown
An ASIC review has resulted in a number of funds paying fines and, for the first time, a manager being taken to court over allegations of greenwashing.
- by John Collett
Activist investor slams Santos’ growth plans as ‘misguided, reckless’
UK-based investment firm Snowcap wants Santos to stop major new fossil fuel projects, invest in high-return, low-emissions projects, and return cash to shareholders.
- by Peter Milne
‘Should send shockwaves’: ASIC sues Mercer Super in greenwashing crackdown
The financial market regulator says Mercer was investing in companies such as BHP and AGL while marketing an investment product as being suitable for members who “are deeply committed to sustainability”.
- by Millie Muroi