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VicSuper affirms status as a tobacco-free superannuation fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... research provider Vigeo Eiris has downgraded the sector average scores of tobacco companies based on a review of their social responsibility risks. The sector average scores of tobacco companies have been downgraded by more than seven points, from 46/100 ...

New Forests expands on forestry sector's role in investment, bio-economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... investor, rather than focusing on short term returns, that appeals to not only impact investors who want measurable, positive social and enviro outcomes, but mainstream, large institutional investors who increasingly are being pushed out of traditional ...

Three quarters of Aussie investors use ESG in investment strategies: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Paribas Securities Services has found that 73% of Australian institutional investors currently incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies in their investment processes. said David Braga, BNP Paribas Securities Services' head of ...

ACSI names Ian Silk as new president, Antony Thow as deputy president

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... ACSI CEO. "Both of them have demonstrated a strong commitment to the work we do in seeking to improve the environmental, social and governance performance of listed companies." Davidson thanked Noonan and Donohue for their "significant role in ACSI's ...

Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Michael Orzano

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Sustainability driven investing makes a vital contribution to the ability of investors to develop policies along Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. While the interest in ESG factors among mainstream investors is growing, there is ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Martina Macpherson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Sustainability driven investing makes a vital contribution to the ability of investors to develop policies along Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. While the interest in ESG factors among mainstream investors is growing, there is ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: panel discussion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Sustainability driven investing makes a vital contribution to the ability of investors to develop policies along Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. While the interest in ESG factors among mainstream investors is growing, there is ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Closing remarks, AIRA Immediate Past Chairman Warwick Bryan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Sustainability driven investing makes a vital contribution to the ability of investors to develop policies along Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. While the interest in ESG factors among mainstream investors is growing, there is ...

Australasian Investor Relations Association developing ESG engagement guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... set of recommended practices for listed entities on how to best engage with the investment community on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Ian Matheson, AIRA CEO The AIRA guide is aimed at assisting investor relation programmes in improving ...

Majority of Australian participants want mandatory sustainability reporting: ACCSR survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
A majority of Australian respondents to the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR)'s annual survey said they support mandatory sustainability reporting for all organisations of a certain size. Leeora Black, managing director ...