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Setting the standards for diversity within funds management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... inclusion are part of the due diligence process when selecting external GP managers, said Jennifer Signori, managing director - private equity, ESG and impact investing. "Diversity and inclusion is a key part of the S or Social component in ESG and we ...

More women on ASX200 boards, but lag in CEO and chair roles: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
Women now hold more than a third of board seats on the ASX200, but still lag in chair and chief executive roles, according to analysis by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI released its research in time for International ...

C-suite executives cite climate as top risk to growth: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... partly because of our government's response to COVID-19," said David Larocca, EY strategy and transactions managing director. Australian companies are setting more aggressive climate targets in response to investor and community demands, and are ...

Investment consultant creates head of sustainability role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... researcher Climate Insight. Smith noted that JANA continues its professional relationship with Climate Insight Managing Director Danyelle Guyatt.

Mars Australia shifts to 100% renewable energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... energy from Victoria's largest solar farm, switching on today," said Lindsey Soutar, Greenpeace REenergise campaign director. "Mars is shifting the dial on corporate renewable energy commitments and showing that stepping up to tackle emissions isn't ...

CEFC finances Tesla megapack battery project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... Victorian Big Battery has reached this important financial milestone," said Louis de Sambucy, Neoen Australia managing director. "I would like to thank the CEFC for their renewed trust and commitment towards supporting innovative storage solutions. With ...

Guide to assist financial sector in Modern Slavery risk management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... and that gives them a unique opportunity to look for patterns in the data and support and influence," said Meg Brodie, director, human rights and social impact, KPMG Banarra. Brodie assisted in the development of the guide. The guide showcases examples ...

APA Group sets net zero targets for emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... the necessary and critical work to guide us into the future," said Rob Wheals, APA Group chief executive and managing director. "We have a climate management plan framework that sets priority areas and describes the actions we will take to set transparent ...

ESG a total-portfolio subject: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... agreeing that ESG consideration are of high or moderate importance to their investment strategy," said Daniele Goldberg, director of client consulting for bfinance in Australia. "There's long been a concern that the focus on ESG would be impacted by ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... exercise. "There is currently no legal obligation for major polluters to disclose climate-related risks," said Dan Gocher, director of climate and environment. "Rio Tinto is Australia's third largest carbon emitter, responsible for more than 30 million ...