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Company, investor climate change partnership "essential": Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... focus on stewardship that promotes innovation with a minimum of harm to the environment, future proofing of the company's business strategy, asset portfolio resilience, and public policy aims around measurable, transparent reporting. Within the objectives ...

Analysis: climate change, Australia and the fierce urgency of now

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... implement effective responses to minimise risk and optimise opportunities stemming from climate change across the economy. Business, finance and civil society are seeking solutions for the short and long-term. In his 1967 speech Beyond Vietnam, Dr Martin ...

Australian execs see impacts of, responsibility for climate change: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
More than 80% of Australia's business leaders believe that climate change will have a negative impact on their business operations, nearly double the global average, according to Deloitte. Robert Hillard, Deloitte Deloitte has published its third annual ...

HESTA names Andrew Major chief risk and compliance officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... this very important new role at HESTA," said Debby Blakey, HESTA CEO. "Andrew has a deep knowledge of HESTA members, our business and strategy. He brings a unique perspective to his new role, drawing on his extensive investment expertise in unlisted ...

IFC expands EDGE program to include BNP Paribas ClimateSeed program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... and can then offset any remaining emissions through ClimateSeed, the IFC said. ClimateSeed is BNP Paribas' first social business, and reinvests 100% of profits in environmental projects. It offers a "climate-action" digital platform that allows organizations ...

Sydney Stock Exchange announces new CEO, first listings, ESG focus

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... grow to start he next phase of operating growth." SSX hired Go from Thomson Reuters Hong Kong, where he grew the trading business by more than 190% in three years. Prior to that he worked in investment banking at companies including NAB, ABN AMRO and ...

How the law can drive impact through investment: B Lab

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... understand and compare the extent of companies' impact. Investors, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, social organisations, big business and others are tweaking aspects of the financial system to help solve these and other challenges. There is a call for ...

ASX200 hits 30% target for women on boards: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... board performance and reduces the risk of group think," Armour said. "We should recognise the commitment of community and business leaders to achieve this milestone and applaud Australia's top 100 listed companies for leading the way and surpassing 30%." ...

Integrating ESG essential to infrastructure portfolio: First Sentier Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... infrastructure asset, a utility or a transportation asset, what's important is that in ten, 15, 20 years' time, is that business still there," said Niall Mills, partner in the Infrastructure Investments Team and head of infrastructure asst management ...

GRI launches tax reporting standard for comprehensive disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... - and applies globally. "Tax avoidance is a leading driver of inequality and as such a responsible approach to tax by business is essential," said Fiona Reynolds is CEO of PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment). "The PRI has been leading efforts ...