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Gender pay gaps "sabotage" diversity, profits: UniSA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
Many ASX-listed firms are paying female executives 30-35% less than their male counterparts, and this gender pay gap impacts shareholder return, according to new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA). The study found that 80% of more ...

More companies reporting on SDGs, but climate clarity needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... five SDGs most commonly prioritized in order of rank are SDG13 Climate Action; SDG8 Decent work and economic growth; SDG5 Gender Equality; SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG3 Good health and well-being. The RMIT University report said ...

Cultural factors influence ESG approaches: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... have resources to hire ESG expertise," Bottega said. "They have a heritage of being early on tobacco exclusion, early on gender diversity, and we love to talk to Australian consultants because they routinely flag issues that we will only see questions ...

Census "a missed opportunity" on key questions: Diversity Council Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
The Australian Census is a "missed opportunity" in omitting questions relating to sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as options for identifying ethnic ancestry, according to the Diversity Council of Australia. "The Census is an incredibly ...

Fund manager sets gender diversity target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... investment/research or quantitative analysts, traders and other relevant staff. The WIM Charter is designed to help improve gender balance in investment management, through the introduction of additional accountability and transparency mechanisms to ...

Fidelity International nabs HESTA talent

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... responsible investment adviser. During her time at there, she founded 40:40 Vision, an investor led initiative to drive gender diversity in the C-suite of ASX listed companies. Prior to HESTA, she worked in the US with Westpath Investment Management ...

Women make strides on ASX300 boards, but cultural diversity lags

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... Watermark Search International have released the Board Diversity Index, which measures five types of diversity on boards - gender, cultural background, skills/experience, age, and tenure and independence. As well as an almost 60% increase in the number ...

ESG reporting rises, but companies lagging on climate, diversity: Ethical Partners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... metrics. There is also uneven progress on material social issues like diversity and inclusion - while 90% of companies have gender disclosure, other forms of disclosure on diversity are categorised as "very poor" - only 9% of companies specifically implementing ...

ACSI announces new president, deputy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... must work together to tackle significant long-term investment risks, including climate change, corporate governance, and gender diversity." Silk also congratulated Blakey and Gardiner. "Debby and Michelle are strong advocates of the importance of focusing ...

Fund manager issues first Reconciliation Action Plan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... deeply." Melior uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for their investment process, and have selected gender equality, climate action and reduced inequality as the three key goals. "We see corporate Australia as having a critical role ...