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Corporate accountability for climate impacts

31st March 2023

A new analysis to compare the climate performance of New Zealand’s largest companies released this week provides important insights into which companies are stepping up to the challenge of climate … Climate change Greenwashing Research Stuff

MEDIA RELEASE: Kiwis investing in the companies supporting the Myanmar military

9th Feb. 2023

Two years ago, Myanmar was thrown into turmoil as the military staged a brutal coup, leading to a human rights crisis that continues today. Despite reports of war crimes and … Stuff

Monday Thoughts: Fossil fuels, palm oil and animal testing in your Kiwisaver?

8th Feb. 2021

Last week C16 Biosciences (a private US company) raised almost $30 million of capital to convert food waste into synthetic palm oil, highlighting how investors enable ground-breaking technologies.

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Modern slavery: Government slow to act on needed legislation

13th May 2021

There are estimated to be more than 40 million people living in various forms of slavery today.

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ACC fossil fuel investments criticised by climate action group

14th Dec. 2021

Climate action group 350 Aotearoa says ACC has work to do if its investment portfolio is to match the Government’s climate commitments.

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How to pick the best KiwiSaver fund for your retirement, and the planet

15th Dec. 2021

Choosing a KiwiSaver fund can seem daunting, with a whole lot of choice and a fair amount of greenwashing pervading the industry. Ethical fund management company Pathfinder’s chief executive John … Ethical Investment Ethical returns KiwiSaver funds Stuff

Your KiwiSaver, your values

9th Dec. 2021

Recently a top five KiwiSaver provider rebranded, explaining it was now putting sustainability at the core of its investing. Brilliant, they’re listening to their customers and pivoting to be more … Ethical Investment KiwiSaver funds Stuff

Responsible investors take stand against vaping

19th Nov. 2021

Andy Wilkinson believes that if you think smoking is an addictive poison, then you should feel the same about vaping.

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NowNext survey: KiwiSaver managers plan for carbon 'net zero' futures

15th Dec. 2021

Nine of the top 10 KiwiSaver providers have taken or are considering taking a pledge to be net zero carbon investors by 2050, and judging by the results of the … Climate change Net Zero Stuff

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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