Australian Clinical Laboratory Healthcare is an ethical investment that stands out for its commitment to patient well-being and sustainability, demonstrating its alignment with both ethical principles and long-term financial viability. 

Sustainable healthcare ensures long-term access to quality medical services while prioritising patient well-being. It safeguards health resources, minimises waste, and promotes holistic, enduring health outcomes.  The company’s commitment to early disease detection, health education, and community engagement reduces the burden of chronic illnesses and promotes healthier living.  

Reducing environmental footprint and promoting eco-friendly healthcare is at the forefront of what ACL Healthcare stands for. ACL Healthcare's green building designs, energy-efficient equipment, and investment in renewable energy sources reflect its commitment to environmental responsibility, contributing to a more sustainable healthcare industry. 

With our investment in ACL Healthcare, Australian Ethical is supporting healthcare practices that prioritise patient health and well-being, while fostering a more sustainable and environmentally responsible healthcare sector. 

SDG contribution

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	Good health and wellbeing
	Climate action

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As a customer-owned bank, Bank Australia aims to champion sustainability in its banking practices including a strong commitment to social responsibility.

The Bank aims to empower its customers and communities to make positive impacts through their financial decisions. Bank Australia commits to support environmentally sustainable projects, reducing carbon emissions and aiding climate change mitigation.

The Bank has broad lending restrictions including for fossil fuels, live export and gambling. The company actively engages in community initiatives, supports affordable housing, and promotes financial inclusion, aligning with ethical investors' desire for social and environmental responsibility. The company offers fee-free products for low-income earners.

Annually, Bank of Australia allocates up to 4% of post-tax profits towards various social and environmental causes to maintain their mission to give back to the community.  

Positive contribution 

Sustainable financial services

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The Berkeley Group is a UK-based property developer specialising in residential and commercial projects, known for high-quality, sustainable developments primarily in London and the South of England. 

Berkley Group meticulously minimises waste and enhances energy efficiency during construction, demonstrating dedication to environmental responsibility. The company specialises in brownfield regeneration, including reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places.  

Berkley Group’s commitment to preserving local ecosystems is evidenced by the green spaces and wildlife habitats that feature in its developments. The company also actively engages with communities, ensuring its developments meet localised needs. Investments in infrastructure, like schools and healthcare facilities, enhance residents' quality of life.

SDG contribution

What are SDGs?
 

	Sustainable cities and communities
	Climate action

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This Australian-headquartered medical devices company with a global reach provides bone conduction implants for people with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided deafness. Cochlear is particularly known for its cochlear implants, with products that incorporate cutting edge technology, offering significant improvements in hearing for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.  

The World Health Organisation estimates that over 466 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss globally, and this number is growing with the rise and ageing of the global population. Hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, social isolation and depression.

Cochlear commissions animal testing in the development of their devices, and although they use some other forms of testing, we are seeking to influence the company to do more to minimise the use and suffering of animals.  

Positive contribution 

Technologies to treat hearing loss

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Eli Lilly and Company develops, manufactures and sells medicines for the treatment of diabetes, cancer, immunology, neuroscience and other therapies, including for the treatment of COVID-19.

The US-headquartered company has a more than 150-year history of advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges including redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease as well as providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders.

Eli Lilly commissions animal testing in the development of their products, and although they use some other forms of testing, we are seeking to influence the company to do more to minimise the use and suffering of animals. 

SDG contribution

What are SDGs?
 

Good health and well-being

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Housing Australia is a corporate Commonwealth entity focused on improving housing outcomes for Australia by addressing housing affordability.

Housing Australia's core mission is to provide affordable housing finance to community housing providers. By facilitating loans for the construction and expansion of affordable housing, Housing Australia plays a central role in addressing Australia's housing affordability crisis.

This ethical approach not only helps alleviate a pressing social issue, but also fosters inclusive, vibrant communities. In addition to its social purpose, Housing Australia is increasing its funding of new energy efficient buildings that deliver an environmental benefit and reduce heating and cooling costs for social and affordable housing tenants. By paying attention to these two key aspects, Housing Australia demonstrates how the government sector can be a powerful catalyst for positive change in society, simultaneously addressing social and environmental challenges.   

SDG contribution

What are SDGs?
 

	No poverty
	Sustainable parties and communities

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Main Sequence is a deep tech venture capital fund focused on tackling the world’s biggest challenges by turning scientific discoveries into future industries. Founded by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world, Main Sequence has invested over $1 billion across three funds since its establishment in 2017.  

Main Sequence invests in six themes: decarbonising the planet, reaching humanity-scale healthcare, feeding 10 billion people, supercharging industrial productivity, enabling the next technology leap, and bridging the gap to space.

Deep tech investing includes backing technologies from very early stage, and in some cases finding novel research and building companies from scratch. The approach is designed to pair deep scientific knowledge with the industry expertise and capital funding to build entire industries and ecosystems around solving global-scale challenges.  

Positive contribution 

Technology and innovation

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Meridian Energy generates, trades and retails electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind and hydro power.

Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, and with a presence in the UK, Meridian supplies electricity to homes, businesses and farms. Meridian’s existing power generation facilities include four wind farms across New Zealand and six hydro stations within the Waitaki hydro scheme which provides 16% of New Zealand’s electricity supply. Meridian further leveraged their renewable technology by designing and building a wind farm to power the Scott Base and McMurdo research stations on Ross Island in Antarctica. 

Meridian is engaged in several new renewable electricity generation projects, with a target to build seven large-scale renewables and storage projects across New Zealand by 2030. These projects range from additional wind farms in Hawke’s Bay to an energy park comprised of battery storage and additional solar farms in Whangārei. Across its existing and pipeline projects, Meridian is contributing towards New Zealand’s target of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030. 

SDG contribution

What are SDGs?
 

	Affordable and clean energy
	Climate action

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Nuix is a leading governance, risk and compliance software company.

They provide advanced data processing and security solutions that safeguard sensitive information, thus ensuring the protection of confidential data. By enabling organizations to efficiently manage and protect their data, Nuix actively mitigates cybersecurity risks and strengthens digital trust in an increasingly data-driven world. This aligns with our principles, emphasising the importance of responsible data management in today's interconnected landscape.

The Nuix platform helps organizations to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance across various industries. By providing tools that facilitate compliance with data protection laws, Nuix not only helps companies avoid legal ramifications but also promotes a culture of transparency and accountability. Nuix technologies are also used by government agencies, including in their regulation of investment markets and to deal with cyber security threats.

Our ethical assessment of Nuix also considers past and ongoing claims against the company and company officers related to inadequate investor disclosure and insider trading.

Through investing in Nuix, we support initiatives that prioritize responsible data management and agree with adherence to legal and ethical standards in the digital age.

Positive contribution

Enabling technologies

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PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) is a digital settlement platform that has improved the way we exchange property in Australia by providing quicker access to the proceeds of a sale and near real-time tracking on property settlements. PEXA's mission is to reduce the time and paperwork traditionally associated with conveyancing. This streamlined efficiency not only expedites processes but also translates into substantial time and cost savings for clients.

Amidst the pressing challenge of homelessness and housing stress in Australia, PEXA collaborates with Homes for Homes, a social enterprise, to mobilise resources and allocate grant funds to community housing providers. This partnership is geared towards creating a sustainable impact by bolstering the supply of affordable and social housing.  

PEXA’s innovative solutions contribute to a more reliable and efficient process for the purchase and sale of property.

Positive contribution 

Enabling technologies

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Steel Dynamics is one of the largest and most diversified domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, with an estimated steelmaking and coating capacity of approximately 13 million tons, and facilities located throughout the United States and in Mexico. The company operates using a circular manufacturing model, producing lower-carbon-emission, quality steel using electric arc furnace (EAF) technology with recycled scrap steel as the primary input.  

While steel is currently a resource-intensive material to make, Steel Dynamics disclose that their process yields a much lower emissions and water intensive product relative to other companies, and their emissions intensity is aligned with the steel industry’s pathway to limit warming to 1.5 degrees. We don't have a replacement for steel in all use cases, and there is a role and pathway in a Paris aligned world for steel. Steel Dynamics produces a significantly lower footprint steel products, meeting the ongoing need for critical materials in a lower emissions world.  

Positive contribution 

Buildings and infrastructure

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Teachers Mutual Bank (TMB) is a recognised financial institution dedicated to serving the educational community. It provides tailored financial services to educators, fostering financial well-being and community growth.

TMB has a stated commitment to ethical banking practices through its member-centric approach, prioritising financial well-being over profit maximisation. TMB reports strong customer satisfaction levels, and has deposit and loans certified by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia. TMB also contributes to members' well-being and development through scholarships, grants, charitable donations and development programs.   

Positive contribution 

Sustainable financial services

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The University of Melbourne's Green bond program directs money raised towards environmentally responsible projects. Initial projects included sustainable buildings (four with 6-star environmental ratings), with funds also able to be used for energy-efficient systems and the promotion of renewable energy on campus.

The University’s reporting for its green bonds includes updates on how bond proceeds are used in environmentally sustainable projects. The University of Melbourne also delivers strong educational benefits through its core teaching and research mission.

Our periodic ethical reviews of universities and ethical engagement consider universities’ approach to the use of animals in research including measures to find alternatives to the use of animals and to reduce the suffering of animals which are used.  

SDG contribution

What are SDGs?
 

	Sustainable cities and communities
	Climate action

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Veolia designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries.  

The company focuses on environmental stewardship and promotes circular economy principles. Waste management reduces pollution, water treatment ensures clean water access, and energy efficiency lowers resource consumption. Collectively these activities are vital for environmental preservation, public health, and resource conservation in a sustainable future. Veolia's carbon-neutral footprint and investments in renewable energy projects underscore their dedication to mitigating climate change. 

As a pioneer in the circular economy, Veolia is actively promoting resource efficiency and recycling. By minimising waste generation and adopting innovative recycling practices, the company is significantly contributing to the conservation of natural resources.  

SDG contribution

What are SDGs?
 

	Clean water and sanitation
	Sustainable cities and communities
	Climate action

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Welltower is a real estate investment trust that invests in specialised properties focused on healthcare including senior housing, post-care housing, Alzheimer's and dementia care and assisted living across the UK, US and Canada.

Demand for high quality and affordable health care to meet the needs of an aging global population is only increasing and requires vast investment and additional infrastructure. Providing proper care for populations with high needs, such as patients with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia is essential to maintaining their quality of life.

Welltower’s investment into healthcare infrastructure and properties meet this growing need and help facilitate better treatment, lower healthcare costs and keeps patients out of hospital unnecessarily.  

Positive contribution 

Health needs of an aging population

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