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SSGA to use proxy vote over ethnic, racial diversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
Racial and ethnic inequity is a systemic risk that "threatens lives, companies, communities, and our economy," according to one of the largest global fund managers. State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) president and CEO Cyrus Taraporevala has issued ...

Report calls out AIA's coal-based assets, policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
Health and life insurer AIA is under pressure to set targets regarding its portfolio holdings in coal and coal-fired electricity assets, with a US-based think tank estimating the company could hold as much as US$6 billion in coal-related assets. The ...

The future is now: the future of sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... responsible investment strategies, we hope that this discussion drives more investment professionals to consider best practice in this fast-evolving sector of the industry. If this is the first time you've come across this publication, FS Sustainability ...

Green loans in "nascent" stage: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Zealand. Of the combined 16, ten are certified under the Climate Bonds Standard. The report explores progress to date, best practice labelling, sustainability linked loans (SLL), green consumer loans and provides recommendations on developing the sector. ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Slavery Act coming into force this year," O'Neill said. "But there has been other aspects, such as a focus on industry best practice and how to be equipped to deal with the risks to the supply chain." In 2019, diversity was the most critical ESG area ...

BlackRock details engagement activity in stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... transparency into our own activities." Davila calls BlackRock's stewardship an evolution that changes as the concept of best practice evolves. She highlighted diversity and inclusion as an area where BlackRock's engagement and voting practices have changed ...

Responsible investment AUM grows, but disclosure lags: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In additional to growing in terms of AUM, the industry is also deepening its best practice, according to Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO. "We're at a point where responsible investing is becoming a major part of ...

Does it pay to worry about ESG factors in emerging markets?

ERNEST YEUNG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... value in those companies with strong or improving ESG ratings. We continue to find many EM companies that display best practice standards when it comes to ESG factors - standards that are equal, or even superior, to developed market counterparts. An ...

MBS launches Centre for Sustainability and Business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Melbourne Business School (MBS) has launched a new Centre for Sustainability and Business, with the intention of improving social and financial outcomes by helping leaders put environmental sustainability at the heart of their organisation. Professor ...

Aurecon directors appointed to FIDIC Sustainable Development Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... Change - Asia Stephanie Groen will join as a committee member. The new committee will "advocate, guide and monitor best practice in sustainable development across the global engineering and construction industry, and will advise the FIDIC board on all ...