Super funds failing to engage with fossil fuel companies on net zero

Super funds failing to engage with fossil fuel companies on net zero

Australian super funds ignore fossil fuel companies, undermining their own climate goals and risking greenwashing accusations. This lack of effective engagement creates legal vulnerabilities, exposing institutions to potential lawsuits for failing to align investments with stated environmental commitments. The findings highlight a critical disconnect between corporate promises and actual investment influence, illustrating how passive oversight facilitates deceptive environmental branding.

Source: afr.com
Published on 2023-03-15