UniSuper Sustainable Balanced

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We’ve launched a new, targeted campaign just for you at UniSuperDIVEST.org.

As the super fund for Australia’s academics, scientists, researchers and university employees, UniSuper should be leading investor action on climate change. Instead, the fund continues to invest billions of dollars of members’ retirement savings in fossil fuel companies that are driving the climate crisis.

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Australian share investments

Key: Fine Work to do Borderline Out of line Not Disclosed

27%

59%

UniSuper only discloses the top 21 Australian and top 21 international shareholdings for the Sustainable Balanced option. From this limited information, From the limited information available, we found no Australian share investments in companies actively undermining the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. This option’s exclusion policy appears to prevent investment in the vast majority, if not all, of these companies.

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Known fossil fuel exclusions

Regarding the Sustainable Balanced option, UniSuper states: “We exclude companies that fall under the following GICS classifications: utilities, coal miners, energy, oil and gas explorers, diversified metals and miners. We then review the stocks on a case-by-case basis to determine exposure to fossil fuels (not all diversified metals and mining companies have fossil fuel exposure). We consider utilities for investment if they’re largely involved in renewable energy—provided they derive less than 30% of energy generation from natural gas only (excluding any coal generation).”

General fund information

Fund type: Industry

Assets under management: $85.5 billion

Members: 496,000

Date as at 30/06/2020
Reference: https://www.unisuper.com.au/

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Your message to your super fund*
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 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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Your message to your super fund*
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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
Your message to AMP*
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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 6% of the AMP 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
Your message to ACSRF*
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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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Australian Ethical*
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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 as soon as possible. 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 Aware 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 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 Aware Super has at least taken an initial step by divesting most thermal coal 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to AustralianSuper*
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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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to CareSuper*
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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 CareSuper 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Catholic 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 13% of the Catholic Super 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. 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Cbus*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 12% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Christian Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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. While I appreciate the fund's thermal coal, tar sands and shale oil exclusions, I understand at least 11% 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. 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 Christian Super has at least taken an initial step by excluding some fossil fuel investments. However, the fund must upgrade 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Club Plus*
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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 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Cruelty Free Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 as soon as possible. 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, detailing your plans to engage with companies to ensure their business plans are aligned with the Paris climate goals. Sincerely
Your message to CSC*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to EnergySuper*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 16% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Equip Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to ESSSuper*
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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 5% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Future Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 as soon as possible. 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, detailing your plans to engage with companies to ensure their business plans are aligned with the Paris climate goals. Sincerely
Your message to GESB*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 14% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Hesta*
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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 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 Hesta has at least taken an the important steps of excluding some thermal coal investments, and committing to net-zero portfolio emissions by 2050. However, further action is needed to immediately 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to IOOF*
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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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to legalsuper*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 12% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to LGIASuper*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Local Government Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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. While I appreciate the fund's thermal coal and tar sands exclusions, I understand at least 6% 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 sell 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 6% 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 sell 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 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to MTAA Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to NGS 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. While I appreciate the fund's thermal coal exclusion, I understand at least 6% of the Balanced Growth option's ASX 300 investments remains 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 NGS has at least taken an initial step by excluding most thermal coal investments. But this policy must be extended 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Prime Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to QSuper*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to REST*
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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 14% 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. While I appreciate the marked improvement in Rest's approach to climate change, other super funds have already moved ahead by 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Statewide 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to SunSuper*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 6% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to SuperSA*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 6% 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to Verve Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 as soon as possible. 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, detailing your plans to engage with companies to ensure their business plans are aligned with the Paris climate goals. Sincerely
Your message to Virgin Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C.
Your message to Vision Super*
(you can personalise and amend this, your name will be automatically added at the end)
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 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 sell all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
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Calling for Paris-alignment

UniSuper voted in favour of a resolution calling on Woodside to align with the Paris climate goals in 2020.

UniSuper is a member of the Climate Action 100+, which aims to encourage 100+ emissions-intensive companies to “Take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain, consistent with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global average temperature increase to well below 2-degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.”

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