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Examining the corporate governance implications of share buybacks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... 2007/2008, the focus was on building bigger companies, so you saw a lot of M&A activity," said Ric Marshall, executive director, MSCI ESG Research. "One of the things you could do with money if you weren't investing in R&D, you could build a bigger company ...

Climate Disclosure Standards Board issues TCFD aligned framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... standards is critical to reach a tipping point in effective environmental reporting," said Simon Messenger, managing director, CDSB. "The aim of this update is to help companies understand how using the CDSB Framework helps them comply with current reporting ...

Government finds no legislative barriers to implementing TCFD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
The federal government says there are no legislative barriers preventing the full adoption of the Financial Stability Board Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in corporate reporting. Sarah Barker, special counsel, Minter Ellison ...

BHP Billiton to maintain membership in US Chamber of Commerce

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... differences" between the Chamber of Commerce's policy on climate change and BHP Billiton's position. Brynn O'Brien, executive director, ACCR BHP Billiton announced the results of its review of its memberships in industry bodies around the world. "Following ...

Man Group analyses tobacco considerations in investment strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... engaging on the issue. Late last year, Jason Mitchell, sustainability strategist, Man Group, talked with Dr Rachel Melsom, director of Tobacco Free Portfolio for a podcast episode. "When it comes to tobacco, I've been very involved with the PRI for a ...

New Forests given award for portfolio of carbon offset projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... Action Reserve for our work to deliver carbon offsets in support of California's carbon market," said Brian Shillinglaw, director of New Forests' US investments and operations. "Globally, the role of forests in helping to restrict climate change to within ...

CEFC investing up to $100m in Lendlease-managed property fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... delighted to welcome the Clean Energy Finance Corporation as an investor in APPF Commercial," said Josh McHutchison, managing director at Lendlease Investment Management. "The CEFC is a pioneer in supporting businesses in the delivery of innovative technologies ...

BetaShares' Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF certified by RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... BetaShares' Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: FAIR) as part of its certification program. Alex Vynokur, managing director, BetaShares The RIAA Responsible Investment Certification Program focuses on the internal governance, program requirements ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
Globally, less than one fifth of board and executive-level positions were held by women in 2016, according to survey of Vigeo Eiris data. Julia Leske, CEO, CAER Vigeo Eiris has published research to coincide with International Women's Day, looking at ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
Nearly one out of every two 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 ...