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Weak whistleblowing protocols risks ethicswashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... appropriate action on concerns raised. "We're seeing organisations make substantial investments in ESG consultants and sustainability reporting, but completely overlook the importance of robust, anonymous ethical infrastructure," said Dunn. "Strong governance ...

Consultancies jump on skills gap

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... will provide ESG advisory services, data management and software solutions to manage regulatory, supply chain and sustainability challenges. OpenEngagement will provide strategic guidance and support to customers reporting on climate-related risks and ...

Investors must take a long-term view: Robeco

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... interventions like the EU Green Agenda, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the directive on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) are critical. Robeco believes net zero initiatives will follow the same pattern as most learning ...

Green moves: HSBC, ACSI, Minderoo, The Superpower Institute, QLD Office of Social Impact, Terrain NRM

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
HSBC has hired a global banking executive for the permanent role of chief sustainability officer. Julian Wentzel was hired after a month as interim chief sustainability officer, following the departure of Celine Herweijer. Herweijer led all aspects ...

Podcast: Ultra wealthy look to sustainability and impact in an increasingly anti-ESG world with Amanda MacDonald

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
When you think of high-net-worth investors, you probably think of fast cars, designer bags and all-inclusive vacations. The last place your mind likely turns to is their interest in sustainable investing. But according to Amanda MacDonald, high-net-worth ...

Regulation drives ESG advice boom

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... according to global technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG). A doubling down of sustainability initiatives amid growing climate awareness and regulation has corporates rushing to comply with mandatory sustainability disclosure ...

ESG not dead yet: Fidelity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... debated in the industry and beyond, investors still believe ESG has a role to play in investment portfolios, chief sustainability officer Jenn-Hui Tan said. Fidelity's professional investor survey reveals that 64% of investors remain committed to considering ...

Cbus hunts for new ESG head

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... impact. This was her second stint at VFMC, where she previously served as stewardship head. Formerly UniSuper's sustainability and governance manager, she also previously led UniSuper's strategy and approach to ESG, where she was for 11 years. Williams ...

ESG groups scramble to pivot

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Rockerfeller AM did not comment. GFANZ dumps nature engagements The Glasgow Financial Alliance on Net Zero (GFANZ) told FS Sustainability it has now paused work related to its consultations in areas including nature in net-zero transition planning. The ...

ETF fund flows hit US$16bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
At the start of 2024 ethical, responsible, and sustainability-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) held $11.47 billion in funds under management - and grew 23% in the year. Net flows were $716.8 million during 2024, and at the end of the year the category ...