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Deloitte survey finds procurement leaders lack visibility in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... need to take to understand the risks of modern slavery in their supply chain," Black said. The foundational step for any company is to conduct a risk analysis of their suppliers to identify any potential exposures to human rights violations. "There are ...

Sustainable returns versus ESG risk analysis: Stewart Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... with research offices in London, Singapore and Sydney. "Our approach is about fundamentally what is the purpose of this company, why does it exist and how can that create a more sustainable pathway," said Nick Edgerton portfolio manager for sustainable ...

Less than one-fifth of board, executive positions held by women globally: Vigeo Eiris

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... doing it. To me, it suggests that it's culture, and culture is difficult to change." The report did find that Australian company Fortescue Metals is a global leader when it comes to board representation, with 56% of its board positions held by women. ...

Nearly half of all board appointments to date in 2018 women: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... ASX200 board appointments thus far in 2018 has been a woman, according to new research from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Louise Petschler, general manager - advocacy, AICD Women made up 47% of ASX200 board appointments in the ...

Local Government Super co-files ACCR-organised Rio Tinto shareholder resolution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... memberships and amounts paid since 2012; evaluate whether industry association advocacy positions are consistent with the company's policy and financial interests; and disclose to shareholders the triggers for exit of industry associations where the ...

Diversity Council Australia Inclusion@Work Index shows value of, need for inclusion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... policies and through historical ways of doing things, you need to address those sorts of processes, you need to focus on company culture, and on an issue that engages individuals within an organisation to motivate them to behave in a different way, and ...

HESTA to survey investment managers for workplace gender diversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... certainly also consider their respective gender diversity as well." HESTA sees diversity as an indicator of a well run company which is more likely to deliver "strong performance results." "There is considerable evidence showing greater diversity increases ...

The Fred Hollows Foundation invests in eye care centre social enterprise

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... collaboration between the Fred Hollows Foundation, social entrepreneurs David Green and Ben Midberry, and Japanese pharmaceutical company ROHTO. Alina Vision "will deliver high-quality, accessible and sustainable eye care for people of all income levels ...

Russell Investments to implement new material ESG score methodology

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... impact performance, provides a metric that values the materiality of a given ESG factor that is relevant to particular company. Russell Investments presents evidence within the paper that these material ESG scores are "better predictors of stock return ...

ACCR seeking shareholders for resolution at Rio Tinto AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... already seen sign-ups via its website, said Brynn O'Brien, ACCR executive director. "We need 100 qualified members of the company to co-file a resolution with us, and we're not there yet," she said. "We're confident of getting there, but we're not there ...