ESG

ESG and sustainability are now being worked into deal documentation, but it may take a while before the asset class is seen to be truly making a difference.

Allocations to infrastructure and real assets are expected to increase but it’s not just about protecting portfolios, Gresham House CEO Tony Dalwood argues.

As focus on sustainability continues to increase in the public and private spheres – and the risk of greenwashing along with it – the Public Benefit Corporation construct could provide a much-needed solution.

This year and this year’s COP were seen as crucial with regard to fighting climate change. We look back to see if, and how, the world rose to the challenge.

While electrification and sustainable fuels are important, so are smart mobility solutions and technology, says QIC.

Over the last decade, the world has spent trillions of dollars trying to decarbonise. Despite this, emissions are still increasing.

Although good ESG is essential, the operating models to support those practices remain immature.

MD Tom Laidlaw says the A$729m acquisition of the Meridian Energy Australia Group in partnership with Shell will scale and diversify the firm’s renewables portfolio.

Chief commercial officer Nicole Walker told us the open-end fund is targeting lower risk assets and is aiming to close initial fundraising at $4bn.