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FSC standard mandates ESG policy for superannuation funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... independence. We also believe that it's important that there be genuine commitment to ESG." The standard has been in transition since July 2012, and the new arrangements were introduced on a voluntary compliance basis in July 2013, with mandatory compliance ...

Ernst Ligteringen to step down from GRI in 2015

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... hired Perrett Laver to assist in the search for the new chief executive, and Ligteringen will work with the board on transition.

350.org Australia issues ASX200 fossil fuel divestment study

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... looking for. We don't want mass divestment in the fossil fuel industry without something to replace it. We want a smooth transition, but one where we don't cause harm to the many people who have jobs in the fossil fuel sector. There was fantastic analysis ...

UCA Funds Management sets exclusions in fossil fuel policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... the other thing we've had to think about is the reality of what's going on in our society and how we will affect a transition to a cleaner energy future," said Michael Walsh, UCA Funds Management CEO. "The issue for us is balancing investment, environmental ...

SVA appoints Rob Koczkar as incoming CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... problems." Koczkar's role will begin in October. Until then, Koczkar and Traill will work closely with the SVA board on the transition process. "This is a decision I've made based on my desire to make a greater contribution to building a fairer Australia," ...

BCCM forms task force to examine public service delivery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... mutuals may provide an alternative or effectively address a particular problem, emerging issue or market need such as the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme." In addition to McFee, other members of the task force will include Rowan ...

Supply chain, G4, social value to top sustainability agenda

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
When it comes to sustainability issues in 2014, corporate Australia is likely to focus on the transition to the Global Reporting Initiative's G4 guidelines, defining and reducing environmental and social risks in the supply chain and defining the social ...

IIGCC joins International Climate Bond Standards Board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
The Institutional Investor Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has joined the I nternational Climate Bond Standards Board. IGCC represents more than 85 European institutional investors, with total funds under management of approximately EUR7.5 trillion. ...

Climate Bonds Standard tackles low-carbon transport

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
... becomes increasingly urbanized, large scale improvements in the transport sector are essential if we are to achieve a transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient economy. We expect to see a significant increase in investments for low carbon transport ...

Integrated Reporting framework launched

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
The newly released International Integrated Reporting Framework could serve to improve integrated thinking and reporting about value creation over time, but concerns remain in Australia about specific legal questions over forward-looking statements. ...