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AODP releases 2016 Global Climate 500 Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... prosperity and the financial wellbeing of our members depend on a healthy environment, social cohesion and sound corporate governance, and we integrate these considerations into our investment approach." LGS's ranking was derived from its activities ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... of corporate governance structures." Sainty recently explored these considerations in an article for The Governance Institute, outlining ways in which sustainability could be integrated into existing board committee responsibilities n committees such ...

Fund members concerned about climate change risk: CFGAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... research correlates with other findings in other reports, and correlates with other trends in environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration globally, said Will Oulton, global head of responsible investment. "The concept of integrating ESG issues ...

Governance Institute issues guide for political donation policies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... and consider the complex regulatory environment as well as potential reputational risks, according to the Governance Institute. Judith Fox, director, policy, Governance Institute The Governance Institute has issued a corporate governance guide, outlining ...

Elizabeth Proust appointed AICD chairman

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... chair the AICD in a significant period in its growth," Proust said. "I strongly believe in the value of good corporate governance and am excited by the prospect of continuing to build our reputation as the voice of directors in Australia." Proust replaces ...

Governance Institute appoint Simon Pordage president

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
Governance Institute of Australia has appointed Simon Pordage FGIA its national president for 2016. Pordage has been a member of Governance Institute's board since 2012, and was vice-president prior to this appointment. Pordage is currently company ...

Cbus Super hires new investment manager - ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... Bradford said. "I'm looking forward to working for a dynamic and innovative fund such as Cbus to help promote good governance and sustainability across a large portfolio." Bradford starts in her role on 16 November and will be located in Cbus's Sydney ...

VicSuper publishes annual report using GRI, IR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... adequacy, consistent investment returns, the impact of climate change on investments, integrating environment, social land governance factors into investment, member engagement, product innovation, ethics and financial advice, financial education and ...

Board skills matrix an assessment opportunity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... companies to evaluate their boards' abilities and establish where there are gaps in skill and diversity. director of the Governance Services Program at the University of Technology, Sydney "The current model is unsustainable because you have an ever-diminishing ...

Human rights considerations part of trustee board obligations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... superannuation fund HESTA announced that it had divested from its holdings in Transfield Services, it cited social governance concerns that, in their view, represented an unacceptable risk to members' future retirement savings for the potential return. ...