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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... Australia. Australia was recognised for its strength in a number of drivers related to supply chain resilience including control of corruption (ranked 14), supply chain visibility (ranked 22) and quality of infrastructure (ranked 31). "There are a number ...

ARENA allocates $2.17m to Alice Springs grid project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will allocate $2.17 million to support the Alice Springs Future Grid Project. (image courtesy of ARENA) The two year project will focus on addressing barriers to further renewable energy penetration in ...

Data management presents risk, opportunity: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... other way about it. You want this service, you hand over your data." "The underlying element is that the organisation has control because you're seeking a service of care, leisure, entertainment or convenience," Michael said. "But the underlying dimension ...

Identifying exposures to modern slavery a key concern: Informed 365

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Only one in five victims of modern slavery are identified in Australia, meaning that identifying instances and exposures of modern slavery will be a key project for Australian organisations that fall under the Modern Slavery Act's reporting obligations ...

Three lessons when assessing ESG risks: Insight Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
Ed. note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this opinion piece from Joshua Kendall, senior ESG analyst at Insight Investment. The opinions expressed reflect his opinions only. Figure 1: Wirecard's debut bond has recorded a material loss. ...

AustralianSuper names Tom Garcia head of financial crime

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
AustralianSuper has appointed Tom Garcia as head of financial crime, security and resilience. Tom Garcia, head of financial crime, security and resilience, AustralianSuper Garcia joined AustralianSuper in March 2017 as head of product and moved to his ...

Insight Investment launches proprietary ESG risk rating system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
Insight Investment has introduced a proprietary environmental, social and governance [ESG] risk rating system to assess more than 6,500 issuers covering 850,000 respective subsidiaries. Josh Kendall, senior ESG analyst, Insight Investment The ESG risk ...

Digital human rights rise up the agenda post-COVID-19: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
Digital human rights issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity and social impacts of AI can pose risks to companies, and protection of digital human rights take on new considerations in the post-COVID-19 era, according to Robeco. Masja Zandbergen ...

First State Super joins Tobacco Free Finance Pledge Stamp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... which works with leading global investors to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, including strengthening tobacco control in all countries, Stewart noted. Tobacco Free Portfolios CEO Dr Bronwyn King said she welcomed First State Super's leadership ...

Evidence links ESG performance to company, fund performance in crisis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
As markets and investors adapt to the economic and market impacts of the coronavirus, more evidence is gathering that companies with better ESG scores are showing better market performance. Helga Birgden, global business leader, responsible investment ...