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Global Reporting Initiative hire Tim Mohin as chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... of work from the many people who have made, and continue to make GRI a global leader in the quest for sustainable development. Sustainability is my cause and I firmly believe that GRI Standards will help improve the world around us. I am eager to work ...

Monash University issues world-first certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... Gardner, president and vice chancellor, Monash University Proceeds from the bond will be allocated to a portfolio of development projects designed to "achieve measurable sustainability outcomes in line with the global Net Zero Emissions by 2050 target," ...

First State Super names Damian Graham as chief investment officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... strategy and approach to universal ownership," Graham said. "In recent years First State Super has contributed to the development of several major infrastructure projects including Sydney's new International Convention Centre, the Barangaroo business ...

Trailblazers, Good Shepherd Microfinance launch Financial Inclusion Action Plans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... years, evened five years from now." The FIAP program is also linked to poverty reduction goals in the Sustainable Development Goals, Godhino said. "What we are doing is not just looking at small actions that 30 organisations are taking, but also by doing ...

CEFC to invest $110m in Investa Office Management portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... (ICPF). This CEFC commitment - our largest new commercial property commitment to date - will help Investa finance the development of the $900 million 33-storey energy efficient office tower at 60 Martin Place in Sydney," said Rory Lonergan, CEFC Investment ...

ANZ appoints Katharine Tapley head of sustainable finance solutions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... specialised finance. "These attributes have enabled Katharine to be instrumental in a number of innovative business development initiatives including developing ANZ's green bond capability following our own issuance last year, executing ANZ's first consumer ...

Julia Leske appointed new chief executive officer of CAER

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... Duncan Paterson becoming executive director. Leske has worked with CAER for almost a decade, most recently as business development manager. "Julia has been playing an increasingly important role within CAER's operations in recent years, and her strengths ...

IGCC, investor groups issue updated guide for oil and gas industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... in the guide? Public policy - does the company engage with public policy makers and other stakeholders to support development of cost-effective policy measures to mitigate climate-related risks and low carbon investments? Is there broad oversight and ...

EY issues call to action to companies over social license to operate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... appropriately. For us, it's a call to action.... Business has never had a better reason to align their sustainable development strategies and disclosures to the global pursuit of a sub-2 degree climate future, and rise to an occasion that has been a ...

RIAA conference to consider impact of consumer demand for ethical funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
The strong surge in consumer interest and demand for responsible and ethical investment and retirement products is a challenge and an opportunity for the financial services industry, the key theme of the upcoming Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...