superannuation Archives - Renew Economy

Coal

Super funds dump thermal coal mining companies, up to a point
More Australian superannuation funds are excluding so-called “climate wreckers” from their portfolios.
Marion Rae

May 6, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Stranded fossil fuel assets could cost investors and retirement funds $2 trillion
Financial losses from stranded fossil fuel assets could total $2 trillion, including a big hit to Australia’s retirement savings. Food for thought for AGL investors.
Michael Mazengarb

May 27, 2022

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Renewables

ISPT to go net-carbon positive by 2025 with rooftop solar, PPAs, offsets
Industry superannuation-backed property funds manager sets carbon positive target for 2025 after being certified 100% carbon neutral for its base operations this year.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 17, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Super fund says Australia’s climate policy void sending investment dollars overseas
Health industry super fund calls for federal net-zero emissions target, or risk losing trillions in investment dollars to more stable, less risky international markets.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 22, 2020

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Coal

Hesta Super commits to net zero emissions by 2050, as energy lobby splits over target
One of Australia’s largest industry super funds announces targest for net zero emissions portfolios by 2050, as energy lobby splits over its own zero emissions targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 26, 2020

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Wind

Western Australia’s biggest wind farm now fully owned by retail super fund
W.A.’s 207MW Collgar wind farm now entirely owned by Rest Industry Super, after the minority shareholder bought up UBS Asset Management’s 60% stake.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 24, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia could fund 100% renewables by 2030 with 7.7% of super savings
Phasing out fossil fuels from retirement savings could be a good investment and a great move for the climate – a Future Super report suggests
Michael Mazengarb

May 28, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

What does Hurricane Harvey mean for your super?
Though the awareness of climate risk disclosure has become more prevalent, such disclosures by Australian companies are still the exception rather than the norm.
Dan Gocher

Sep 7, 2017

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How Peabody Energy burned us all
It’s likely that Australians with money in superannuation have lost money on Peabody’s dramatic decline.
Dan Gocher

Mar 18, 2016

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