Episode 122

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10th Dec 2024

Responsible investing in the context of conflict with Estelle Parker

Today we take a closer look at weapons and defence-related holdings. 

We ask the question, what does responsible investing mean in the context of conflict?

To answer this question Estelle Parker, co-CEO at Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) joins guest host, Financial Standard senior journalist Karren Vergara on the podcast today.

In her reporting, Karren Vergara has found many of Australia's super funds have no qualms about investing in contraversial weapons manufacturers like BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Elbit.

This episode uncovers investment risks, how materiality thresholds impact decision-making, and the call from super members for greater transparency – and even divestment from – weapons and defence-related holdings.



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