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PVStop International designs off switch to shut down PV solar panels in fire

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019  |  NEWS
... panel owners. PVStop shuts down panels at the source to prevent the generation of DC voltage, according to Jim Foran, director at PVStop International. "PVStop is the only physical barrier solution in the world which switches off solar panels," Foran ...

Coca-Cola Amatil announces that 70% of bottles will be recycled plastic

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019  |  NEWS
... Coca-Cola Amatil can avoid using around 16,000 tonnes of virgin plastic each year from 2020, said Peter West, managing director of Australian Beverages at Coca-Cola Amatil. "We've heard the community message loud and clear - that unnecessary packaging ...

AASB, AuASB statement raises stakes on disclosure of climate-related risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
A joint guidance statement by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and Auditing & Assurance Standards Board (AuASB) on the integration of climate change-related risks into financial statement materiality considerations has intensified the ...

Dhaka, Colombo stock exchanges launch guides for sustainability reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... of companies and their investors to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity," said K.A.M. Majedur Rahman, managing director of the DSE. "From a regulatory point of view, DSE will play a vital role in monitoring the sustainability reports through which ...

Future IM/Pact signs two new partners, launches student events

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... private equity investment. Gail Williamson, chief growth officer for WiseTech Global and Yasmin Allan, non-executive director at the ASX Limited and Cochlear Limited headlined the Sydney event. Future IM/Pact will hold other events throughout the year. ...

IFC to permit structuring of loans in accordance with Green Loan Principles

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... emerging markets shift to a low-carbon development and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change," said Alzbeta Klein, director of IFC's Climate Business Department. "By offering our clients a green-loan label, IFC seeks to play a catalytic role ...

Climate change, modern slavery on ESG engagement agenda: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
Climate change, modern slavery and the Royal Commission on Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry were all issues of ESG engagement for Ausbil Investment Management. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, Ausbil Ausbil has published ...

Right Seat, Right Table, a guide for aspiring board members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
Paul Smith, the co-founder of the social enterprise Future Directors Institute, has written a book offering guidance for outsiders who are seeking seats on boards. The book, Right Seat, Right Table, "offers a practical yet inspiring 'how-to' guide for ...

ACSI updates gender diversity policy to apply to ASX200 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... remain," said Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO. "Now, for the first time, we will extend our policy to ASX200 boards with one woman director and to ASX201-300 boards. ACSI members have endorsed the new policy and are committed to supporting its implementation ...

RIAA certifies two Legg Mason funds as Responsible Investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... social and governance (ESG) factors are very important to a growing group of our clients," said Andy Sowerby, managing director Legg Mason Australia. "We also believe that they are critical to a long-term investment process designed to deliver attractive ...