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ESG integration policy brings consistency, innovation: JPMAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... natural language processing, there's a whole data and research pillar that is going to evolve." There is also an approach to company engagement and corporate governance, with five key priorities for the firm's investment stewardship program, Farrell ...

Aurecon directors appointed to FIDIC Sustainable Development Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
Two directors from international engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon have been appointed to the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)'s Sustainable Development Committee. Aurecon Managing Director for New Zealand Tracey ...

State Street Global Advisors to list new ESG ETF on ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... say ESG influences their investment decisions. More than 60% of investors in the US, Australia and the UK agree that a company's social, political or environmental impact always or sometimes influences their decisions to invest. The research shows that ...

Taking a closer look at corporate lobbying on climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... in these portfolios to the risk of rapid and unpredictable changes in climate change and energy policy; this limits a company's ability to play for the future and to deploy capital in a cost-effect manner. It damages the reputation of industry sectors ...

COVID-19 risks and impacts disclosure "unprecedented challenge": AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
In a move to assist companies in reporting on the impacts of COVID-19, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia have published a joint guidance on disclosure and ...

ESG integration "crucial" to credit investments: Janus Henderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... associate portfolio manager, credit and ESG Janus Henderson has launched a new annual Corporate Debt Index, noting that company borrowings around the world surged to a record A$12.0 trillion in 2019, up 8.1% year-on-year, with predictions that company ...

First State Super-backed Victorian fund makes first investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... business in creating jobs and expanding operations. Deanne Stewart, First State Super CEO Warragul-based fresh produce company Flavorite will work with VBGF's independent fund manager, Roc Partners, to expand the business and explore new product lines ...

SASB, GRI announce collaborative workplan for further understanding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... industry-specific standards identify the subset of sustainability-related risks and opportunities most likely to affect a company's financial condition, operating performance r risk profile. The GRI Standards focus on the economic, environmental and ...

KPMG outlines focus on gender diversity in ASX201-300 company boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
In order to increase gender diversity on ASX201-300 company boards, existing board members should look beyond traditional pools of candidates and focus on building the pipeline in executive and upper management, according to research from KPMG. Sarah ...

First State Super targets 30% emissions reduction in equities portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... That needs to start building into the discussion as well." McDonald pointed to the announcement by AGL last week that the company would track progress on climate commitments and link it to remuneration as an example of company activity. "Investors using ...