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ESG performance and cannabis

KELLIE JOHNSTON, ANDREA BREWER  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... sustainability strategies can help companies in the cannabis industry differentiate themselves and set the groundwork for future successes in a changing business environment. ESG refers to environmental, social and governance factors that are now considered ...

Why sustainability matters in real estate

CHRIS NUNN  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... opportunity to lead the way on addressing key environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and support a sustainable future. With access to the necessary technology and insights, along with the knowledge of what is cost effective and known pathways ...

Do founder-led listed companies outperform on E, S and G metrics?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... portfolios. Damian Cottier, portfolio manager for Perennial Value Management's Perennial Smaller Companies Sustainable Future Trust, pointed to the resilient nature of the balance sheet at companies with founder-leadership. "On the balance sheet ...

Sustainability, fair trade organisations call for equitable COVID-19 recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... regional and global recovery from the COVID-19 crisis aimed at reducing inequalities and building a more resilient economic future. "COVID-19 has threatened to erode 30 years of progress and push an estimated 580 million people into poverty," said Molly ...

HESTA issues Statement on Working with Indigenous Communities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... expectations and if decisions made in the past remain appropriate. "Investors expect companies to think strategically about future opportunities and risks that may impact their businesses. Likewise, they should also be thinking about how changing societal ...

Investing in healthcare yields financial, social returns: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... controlling interest in American Century which sees around 40% of profits support the research, having a positive impact on the future of human health. Healthcare stocks have seen strong gains in recent months, but Li also highlighted the long term value ...

Northern Trust expands ESG Insights risk analytics suite

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... Disclosures (TCFD), Northern Trust said. The ESG Analytics Service covers listed equities and corporate fixed income, but in future, it could be extended to other asset classes. Providing analytics relating to ESG data is part of the evolving remit of ...

Australian business environment amongst world's most resilient: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... been focusing on, and this is not going away. Cyber risk is going to be one of the biggest exposures that we face in the future." Australia also ranks lower on corporate governance, coming in at 41 on the list. "A lot of times it's going to be based ...

Investors to increase climate-linked passive investments: DWS Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... greenhouse initiatives; do companies recognise the risks and opportunities associated with the transition to the low carbon future; and how far are companies taking actions which comply with national commitments under the Paris Agreement. Cap-weighted ...

GCNA urges government to focus on sustainability in COVID-19 recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... universities and civil society organisations are urging the federal government to "remain focused" on creating a sustainable future while creating policies related to the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Kylie Porter, GCNA executive director The 48 signatories ...