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FAR not modelling climate transition risks to business

30 May 2019

Market Forces has named FAR as one of the 21 companies that investors should immediately divest from.

Why? Because the company has had more than three years to show it can transition to be in line with the Paris Agreement. It has not only failed at this but is also actively undermining climate action by seeking to expand the polluting gas industry.

FAR’s chairman and managing director’s presentation on future global energy use and their response to questions at today’s annual general meeting (AGM) only confirmed that assessment. It was also made clear that FAR believes it’s very unlikely that the world will act to rapidly reduce carbon emissions and no modelling has been conducted on how its business would be impacted if that action was taken.

FAR not compatible with 1.5 degrees global warming

FAR is a pure-play oil and gas exploration company with its main assets in Senegal, a country already feeling the devastating effects of our climate emergency.

A recent report by Global Witness has found that:
• any production from new oil and gas fields, beyond those already in production or development, is incompatible with limiting warming to 1.5°C

• all forecast capex in new oil and gas fields is incompatible with limiting warming to 1.5°C

• 9% of oil and 6% of gas production forecast from existing fields is incompatible with limiting warming to 1.5°C.

Yet, the company has not stress-tested its assets under a 1.5-degree scenario. What it has done is read the various energy scenarios published by BP, Shell, the International Energy Agency and McKinsey and concluded, as the chairman Nic Limb described, that “the business of oil consumption goes on, and will go on under any scenario that we’ve seen. We don’t see it affecting FAR in terms of demand for oil”, with no further evidence provided to shareholders or even a clarification as to which scenario it thinks will happen.

Most, if not all of these scenarios will either result in catastrophic impacts from global warming going well above 1.5 degrees, or they rely on unviable carbon capture and storage technology to reduce emissions. All four of the BP scenarios highlighted by FAR at the AGM are out of line with the Paris climate accord and the “Rapid Transition” scenario relies on fantasy carbon capture and storage technology for one-third of the CO2 emissions reductions.

The chairman and managing director did mention the risks of banks and investors becoming more hesitant to fund and invest in oil and gas projects and the physical risks that the climate crisis is causing – such as sea level rise.

Legal liability

Under Australian corporate governance laws, directors need to ensure they manage risks – including financial risks – associated with climate change. Failure to do so could mean those directors are legally liable.

FAR company’s climate policy states that FAR is “not materially exposed to physical, regulatory, oil market, cost or legal risks related to climate change because we are not currently producing (oil and gas).”

This doesn’t however factor in that if investors decide to keep to 1.5 degrees of warming, the value of the exploration assets would be worthless since no new oil and gas can be produced under the 1.5 degrees pathway. So there’s a serious risk whether or not the company is actually producing oil and gas.

Take action

FAR’s current business model is completely out of line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees – yet our superannuation funds are putting our money into fueling dangerous warming through companies like FAR. Tell your super fund to divest from companies like FAR, that are betting their business model on an unsafe future.

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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. It is terrible that you do not disclose investment holdings to us members. I would also like to raise this lack of disclosure as a complaint. I can only imagine the extent to which my super is invested in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I am concerned my super is invested in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand 15% of the fund’s ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. While AustralianSuper should be commended for your full holdings disclosure, the list reveals investment in no less than 20 of these climate-wrecking companies. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand 15% of the fund’s ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 8% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 13% of the Balanced Growth option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to firstly thank you for not investing any of my retirement savings in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). However, there are many companies within my portfolio that are yet to demonstrate their alignment with the Paris climate goals. I ask that you engage with these companies to ensure they do so at the next possible opportunity. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks. Yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, many companies have failed to disclose strategies that are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to engage with companies to ensure their business plans are aligned with the Paris climate goals. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 8% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 10% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 8% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 13% of the Balanced Growth option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. I am grateful that LGS has at least taken an initial step by excluding most thermal coal investments. But years have passed since that decision. It is high time LGS upgraded its policy to exclude any investment in companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 2% of the Balanced option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Mercer*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 7% of the Growth option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to MLC*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 7% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to MTAA Super*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 10% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to QSuper*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 1% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to SunSuper*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 9% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to SuperSA*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 11% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to UniSuper*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 10% of the Balanced option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Verve Super*
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I am writing to firstly thank you for not investing any of my retirement savings in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). However, there are many companies within my portfolio that are yet to demonstrate their alignment with the Paris climate goals. I ask that you engage with these companies to ensure they do so at the next possible opportunity. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks. Yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, many companies have failed to disclose strategies that are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to engage with companies to ensure their business plans are aligned with the Paris climate goals. Sincerely
Your message to VicSuper*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand 14% of the Growth option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. While VicSuper should be commended for your full holdings disclosure, the list reveals investment in no less than 19 of these climate-wrecking companies. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Virgin Super*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 9% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C.
Your message to Vision Super*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 7% of the Balanced Growth option's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. I am grateful that Vision Super has at least taken an initial step by divesting most thermal coal and tar sands companies. However, this exclusions policy must be extended to prevent any investment in companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to WA Super*
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I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about my super being invested in companies actively undermining efforts to avoid runaway climate change (see: marketforces.org.au/outofline). I do not want my retirement savings funding their destructive activities. I understand at least 9% of the fund's ASX 300 investments is in companies that are pursuing fossil fuel expansion and/or basing their business on a scenario that would doom the Paris Agreement to failure. Given your limited holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I assume there is further investment in these companies hidden from members. For years companies have been asked to disclose and manage their climate change risks, yet in spite of increasing calls to action from regulators and investors, these companies have continued to base their future business prospects on scenarios that deliver catastrophic climate change. There is no justification for attempting to engage these companies any further. As my super fund, you have a duty to act in my best interests. Using my money to fund climate destruction is out of line with that duty. Other super funds have taken the pragmatic step of excluding investments in certain companies whose actions are incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. I ask that you do the same, and announce this decision publicly. Please respond within 14 days, detailing your plans to divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C.
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