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Progress on the Carbon Transition

9th Feb. 2023

A core issue for investors is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The financial risks of this transition were outlined by the research think tank, CarbonAction Tracker in … Active ownership Climate change Fossil Fuels Greenwashing

Fortifying the Future: Finance for Climate Resilience

1st Feb. 2023

Climate change is having a devastating impact on New Zealand and the world, causing costly damage and causing suffering to communities. As the situation worsens, it's becoming increasingly important to … Climate change Ethical Investment Fossil Fuels

Using your money to support the climate

14th Dec. 2022

Join us to learn how to use your money to help the climate (while still making good returns!). We will be covering the different ways you can use your money … Active ownership Climate change Ethical Investment Fossil Fuels

Pension pot sceptical of fossil fuel companies' green pledges

22nd Sept. 2022

Two-fifths of the $57 billion pot is minimally managed, or passively invested, in an index fund. But that became harder to do when managers wanted to invest responsibly.

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KiwiSaver Funds Are Investing Billions Of Dollars In Companies That Most Of The Public Want To Avoid

29th Aug. 2022

Most KiwiSaver funds and other investment funds claim to be investing ethically. However, as the FMA pointed out in its report on 27 July, very few funds provide evidence.

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Continuous Disclosure: How green finance actually works

10th Aug. 2022

"Green finance" has become something of a corporate buzz phrase in recent years, as banks and governments increasingly link debt products to sustainability initiatives.

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Billions of dollars of KiwiSaver to shift onto lower-carbon investments

17th July 2022

Rebecca Roberts has just switched her KiwiSaver from her bank ASB to Pathfinder after deciding she needed a fund manager that more closely matched her ethical aspirations.

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Using investment to drive down emissions and support climate solutions

27th April 2022

One of the most powerful ways that individuals can act to reduce their carbon footprint is through their investments.

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Press Release: Which funds are walking the talk?

11th March 2022

Ethical investment is on the rise in New Zealand. Most funds claim to be responsible, but billions of dollars are still invested in companies that the public wants to avoid.

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