Many foundations have realised that they do not need to sacrifice returns to multiply impact and as a result are deploying their investments as another tool in service of…
The AMP saga, and new research, shows the power of “shareholder voice”, writes Richard Holden, professor of economics at UNSW. Boe Pahari’s short reign as boss of AMP’s…
BlackRock matters because it is big. Its decision raises questions about the soundness of smaller firms that remain committed to coal, writes John Quiggin.The announcement…
Bill Gates has declared that getting rid of fossil fuel stocks is a waste of time, but a leading Australian foundation believes the philanthropist is overlooking the divestment…
Queensland University of Technology will dump fossil fuel investment from its $300 million fund, but the organisation which led the campaign for change said more details…
Australian Human Rights Commission President, Professor Gillian Triggs, has described the role of the business and the corporate world as “vital” in protecting…
The philanthropic fund set up by high-profile Queensland entrepreneur, Allan English, is the latest Australian Foundation to sign a global ‘invest-divest’…
University decisions to avoid fossil fuels may boost donations from alumni, according to the results of national polling by The Australia Institute.
The research also…
Members of the religious community of Quakers in Australia have joined a growing number of institutions and organisations that are committing to divest from fossil fuels.…
Corporate democracy Not for Profit, the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility is claiming victory in its campaign to force the big Australian banks to disclose…
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s claims that divesting deprives fund members of a good investment could prove misguided given the value in accounting for social and…