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CDP: ASX200 companies set short term goals for C02 reduction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... Climate Change Report 2013. "There's a short term focus on the carbon reduction target that companies are setting," said James Day, CDP director Australia and New Zealand. "The targets set by most ASX companies are short term and do not yet adequately ...

WBCSD named supporter of Natural Capital Declaration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... and insurance companies to sustainably manage the planet's natural capital, and better understand its full value," said James Griffiths, WBCSD managing director for natural capital. "It will be exciting to link the work of the NCD with the innovative ...

LGS invests in US$250 million EBRD green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... improving and promoting sustainable practices in this vital area." Separately, LGS has also announced the appointment of James Montague to its board. Montague replaces John Beacroft who is stepping down from the board after five years as a director and ...

Insurer Catlin Group sponsors survey of global coral reefs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef. "As an insurance company, Catlin helps clients manage the risks they face," said James Burcke, group head of communications at Catlin Group. "We know a lot about the risks of today, but we are lacking hard facts ...

PRI: ESG factors material to sovereign bond creditworthiness

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... "While ESG analysis has been applied increasingly to equities, few have put it to the test in fixed income until now," said James Gifford, executive director of the PRI in a statement. "Stung by market volatility during the euro crisis, institutional ...

NAB, Westpac leaders in 2013 CDP Global 500

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... disclosure. "Certainly, some companies have increased their scores in terms of disclosure and performance which is positive," said James Day, director - Australia & New Zealand. "Rio Tinto, one of Australia's' largest emitters has increased both its ...

James Gifford to leave Principles for Responsible Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
James Gifford, the founding executive director of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), will leave the organisation at the end of November. James Gifford, executive director, PRI Gifford has been PRI's executive director since its launch ...

CDP extends partnership with FirstCarbon Solutions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2013  |  NEWS
... reducing emissions, driving operational efficiencies and reinforcing the business case for sustainability at scale," said James Donovan, chief executive officer of FCS. "As we extend our partnership with CDP, we look forward to bringing additional insights ...

Australian exposed to carbon bubble through coal resources

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013  |  NEWS
... of dollars of taxpayer, superannuation and shareholder funds will be wasted in assets linked to unburnable carbon," said James Leaton, Carbon Tracker research director. "The fundamentals of demand and price show that investors around the world could ...

Australia/NZ companies lag in Corporate Responsibility Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013  |  NEWS
... global companies, we're punching well above our weight, not only in the finance sector but against all sectors," said Steve James, CEO of Teachers Mutual Bank in a statement. "Achievement of Gold status shows that we are a responsible business and that ...