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Mirvac Group net profit up 30%, increased energy savings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
... 13.7% to 10.5 cents, in line with guidance. During that same time, the firm also reported an increase in their average office NABERS rating, portfolio energy savings of 3m kWh and equivalent greenhouse gas emissions savings of 3,301 tonnes of carbon ...

GPT moves into refurbished, greener headquarters

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
... director. "GPT's new work environment is a great demonstration of how a business can weave the needs of its employees into the office space and, at the same time, turbo-charge its business through clever design of office space in a 33 year old building. ...

Interview: Anthea McIntyre, Australian Institute of Company Directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) last week launched Tomorrow's boards: Creating balanced and effective boards, a book that details the current composition of Australia's boards, selection practices and the advantages inherent in ...

ACSI release governance guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has released the fifth edition of its governance guidelines ' A Guide for Superannuation Trustees to monitor listed Australian companies'. The guide, which is updated every second year, includes ...

ACSI CEO elected to PRI Advisory Council

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
Ann Byrne, CEO of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, has been elected to the Principle for Responsible Investment's Advisory Council, PRI's strategic governance body. Ann Byrne Byrne is one of six candidates to join the board. Two are ...

PUMA's environmental P&L reporting: a model for Australia?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2011  |  NEWS
PUMA announced the initial results of its developing Environmental Profit & Loss (EP&L) Account to great global interest. The sporting and apparel manufacturer has committed to establishing an economic valuation of the company's environmental, social ...

ICMM releases climate change policy paper

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2011  |  NEWS
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released a paper calling for clear policies for a "predictable, measured transition to a long term price on greenhouse gas emissions" while recognising the mining industry's role in developing ...

Low Carbon Australia makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2011  |  NEWS
Low Carbon Australia has appointed Tanya Cox and Linda Nicholls to the board of directors. Cox is the chief operating officer and company secretary of DEXUS Property Group. Nicholls is a corporate adviser and director. Nicholls is chair of Yarra Trams ...

Majority of ASX100 report on ESG issues

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2011  |  NEWS
... is being reviewed by stakeholders," according to the report. Macquarie Bank also cited Amcor Ltd, Commonwealth Property Office, Foster's Group Ltd, Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Macarthur Coal Ltd, Orica Ltd, Qantas Airways Ltd, Stockland, and Transurban ...

Goodman Group announces DIISR building development win

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011  |  NEWS
Goodman Group will develop a four-star Green star and five-star NABERS rating mixed laboratory and office space development for the Australian government's Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) in North Ryde, NSW. The building ...