Aware Super warns of pulling funds from non-green firms
For Australia’s second-largest super fund, it’s a case of get green or get out, but engagement and collaboration is still the preferred solution.
Aware Super has warned that companies that fail to meet climate targets risk divestment from the A$150 billion ($109.69 billion) fund, but Australia’s second-largest superannuation fund would only strip companies of capital as a last resort – preferring instead to “support them” towards sustainability.
Head of responsible investments for Aware Super Liza McDonald told AsianInvestor that growing its members’ retirement savings through long-term returns and managing risk, was the fu…
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