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IGCC, investors outline climate risks, expectations for automotive sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
A global network of institutional investors, including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has published a guide outlining investor expectations regarding the automotive sector and climate change risks and adaptation. Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC Investor ...

GRESB updates Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) has updated its Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector. The guidelines apply the Green Bond Principles with a specific focus on the real estate sector and participants that originate ...

Louise Davidson joins International Integrated Reporting Council board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has appointed Louise Davidson to its board of directors. Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO Davidson, the chief executive officer of the Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), has more than 20 years' ...

BetaShares launches global cybersecurity exchange traded fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... and BetaShares Global Agriculture ETF - Currency Hedged (ASX: FOOD). See Also: Data security a governance concern: AMP Capital

Westpac, Stockland named DJSI group industry leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
Westpac and Stockland were once again named industry group leaders in the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The DJSI is a global index that tracks leading sustainability-driven companies based on RobecoSAM's analysis of financially material ...

International Integrated Reporting Council hires Richard Howitt as CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has named Richard Howitt as the next chief executive officer. Howitt will succeed outgoing CEO Paul Druckman on 1 November. Howitt is currently a Member of European Parliament (MEP), and will step ...

AMP Capital examines impact of disruptions on financial sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
Technological disruptions including driverless cars, the sharing economy and blockchain are top sources of both risk and opportunity for Australia's insurance and diversified financial services sector, according to AMP Capital. Kristen Le Mesurier ...

AMP Capital, CSIRO back renewable energy tech startup Evergen

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
AMP Capital and CSIRO have provided investment and technical backing to renewable energy tech startup Evergen. Dr Glenn Platt, Evergen CEO Evergen uses licensed technology from CSIRO in a system that analyses and optimises home energy costs to draw ...

EY, UN Global Compact evaluate state of sustainable supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Many companies around the world do not have a comprehensive understanding of the performance, risks and sustainability impacts of their supply chain, according to a new report by the UN Global Compact and EY. While leading companies around the world ...

Newpin Social Benefit Bond returns 12.15% in third year

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
The Newpin Social Benefit Bond (Newpin SBB) has completed its third year, restoring 130 children in care to their families, and paying investors a return of 12.15% pa. Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia ...