Verve Super

Australian share investments

54%

46%

Verve Super discloses all of its shareholdings, so we know this option’s Australian share investments do not include any companies actively undermining the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. The fund does, however, invest in many companies that need to demonstrate alignment with the Paris climate goals.

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Known fossil fuel exclusions

Verve Super excludes investments in companies involved in “Mining, burning or extracting fossil fuels, or companies that provide specific and significant services to the fossil fuel industry (including financing).”

General fund information

Fund type: Retail

Assets under management: $20 million

Members: 600

Date as at 21/03/2019
Reference: https://vervesuper.com.au/

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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. 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
Your message to your super fund*
(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 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 7% 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*
(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 divest 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 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 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 divest 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 14% 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 divest 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 14% 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. 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 Cbus*
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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. 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.
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 at least 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. Given your incomplete holdings disclosure, which I would also like to complain about, I am concerned 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 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 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
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 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 ESSSuper*
(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 divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Sincerely
Your message to First State 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 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
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 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 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 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
Your message to Hesta*
(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 Core Pool'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 initial step by excluding new thermal coal investments. But almost 5 years have passed since that decision. It is high time Hesta 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
Your message to Hostplus*
(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 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 IOOF*
(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 divest 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 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 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 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
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. 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
Your message to Media 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 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*
(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 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*
(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 divest 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 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*
(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 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*
(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 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 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*
(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 divest 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 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*
(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 divest all holdings in companies that are actively undermining efforts to hold global warming to 1.5°C.
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