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BetaShares' Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF certified by RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... stock from the index. "These issues include (but have not been limited to) the recent scandal involving data analysis company Cambridge Analytica's use of personal data from 50 million Facebook users who did not agree to the use of their data," BetaShares ...

Ruling against Heinz shows risks in public shift towards health foods

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... influence on the ACCC's allegations against Heinz." While this particular case and decision isn't enough on its own to move company share prices in Australia, it is an example of the growing public focus on sugar consumption and health. "I'm not sure ...

Norton Rose Fulbright partners to form new energy sector advisory business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... provide strategic consulting and guidance, and transaction advisory services, as well as serve as a start-up and growth company accelerator for the energy sector, Norton Rose said. The energy advisory business is to be run as a separate independent business ...

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 ...