Super fund turns to food sustainability
The sustainability of food supply chains has become increasingly important in determining where a $75 billion superannuation fund directs its investments.
Source: www.financialstandard.com.au
The sustainability of food supply chains has become increasingly important in determining where a $75 billion superannuation fund directs its investments.
Source: www.financialstandard.com.au
The basic idea is truth in advertising. We’ve seen a growing number of funds market themselves as “green,” “sustainable,” “low-carbon,” and so on.
While the estimated size of this sector varies, one estimate says there are at least 800 registered investment companies with more than $3 trillion in ESG assets last year.[1] Suffice it to say there are hundreds of funds and potentially trillions of dollars under management in this space.
What information stands behind those claims that a fund is “green” or “sustainable”?
When I think about these questions, I’m reminded of walking down the aisle of a grocery store and seeing a product like fat-free milk.
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