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AXA IM launches "impact-style" fund linked to gender diversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... level, and a company's financial performance, said Matt Christensen, AXA IM's global head of responsible investment. "Research has shown $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 by investing in the advancement of women's equality," Christensen ...

Number of culturally diverse women ASX leaders "extremely low": DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... leadership positions is at an all-time high, the number of culturally diverse women leaders is "extremely low," according to research from Deakin University and Diversity Council Australia (DCA). Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council Australia Deakin University ...

Clean Energy Finance Corporation holds Clean Energy Innovators Demo Day

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Innovation Fund was designed to invest in clean energy businesses that fall into the space of having progressed past research and development, but aren't yet able to attract private sector capital. The Innovation Fund has been and running for less than ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... policy, of what is objective and the intent and what is the company setting itself up to do," said Ian Woods, head of ESG Research, AMP Capital."Then a demonstration of how that's implemented - it could be a code of supplier practice, it could be demonstrating ...

Amanda Wilson stepping down as Regnan chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
Regnan Chief Executive Officer Amanda Wilson is stepping down from her role with the ESG research and engagement firm. Amanda Wilson, managing director, Regnan Wilson, who is departing today from Regnan, will transition to a portfolio career at the ...

MSCI benchmarks Australian companies against SDG revenue generation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... Development Goals (SDGs) than their peers in the rest of the index, according to MSCI. Morgan Ellis, senior associate, ESG Research, MSCI The MSCI World Index contains 1,637 companies in developed markets, and 72 Australian companies across 10 industrial ...

Vigeo Eiris upgrades three US companies on human rights criteria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... management of the risks related to breaches of international conventions protecting fundamental human rights." Australian research firm CAER is a member of Vigeo Eiris's partnership network.

Putting Sustainable Beef on the Table

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... Australia. Katherine holds a First Class Honours Degree in Accounting and a PhD in environmental management accounting. Her research interests include but are not limited to, environmental accounting, water accounting, and sustainability in the global ...

Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... engagement specialists as key themes for 2017. Susheela Peres da Costa, deputy managing director, Regnan - Governance Research & Engagement In looking ahead to the issues that may come to the forefront for investment and corporate sustainability purposes ...

Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... both a source of risk and reward for investors in 2017, researchers said. Doug Morrow, associate director of thematic research, Sustainalytics Independent research firm Sustainalytics has published 10 for 2017, identifying big themes that they believe ...