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Government bodies not effectively speaking on sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
Government organisations are not effectively communicating sustainability-related issues to stakeholders, according to a survey of Australian-based sustainability management personnel, consultants and commentators. Stephen Hale According to the survey ...

One third of ASX100 companies assure sustainability reports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... greenhouse gas and energy reporting requirements through the Australian government's National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (2007). A large number of companies within the ASX 100 are subject to these reporting requirements. As this is a regulatory ...

Investment in programs for Aboriginal women and girls needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
Programs that assist Aboriginal women and girls can have a multiplier effect through the wider community because women act as catalysts for social change according to a report examining approaches for philanthropic investment. The AMP Foundation report ...

Fiona Reynolds to take PRI managing director role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
Fiona Reynolds has resigned as CEO of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) to take a job as managing director of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Fiona Reynolds The newly created position will see Reynolds work ...

Boards increasing engagement on remuneration reports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
Boards of listed companies are continuing to increase the amount of time they spend engaging with investors, particularly around executive remuneration issues, said Amanda Wilson, Regnan managing director. Wilson said that in the lead-up to this year's ...

Combet announces phase-out of solar credit mechanism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
The federal government will phase out the solar credit mechanism in January 2013, six months ahead of schedule, a move that is expected to lower the cost of electricity and curtail a potential oversupply in renewable energy certificates. Minister for ...

Capturing the upside potential of Australia's carbon market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
While the Australian carbon market is still inhibited by political uncertainties, businesses are beginning to plan for a longer term future where buying and selling carbon units and permits is a part of their strategy. Nick Armstrong, CEO COzero "Last ...

Commonwealth Bank reports increased customer satisfaction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported an increase in retail customer satisfaction of 79%, a 4% jump from last year, as well as increases in gender diversity and community program funding in its most recent sustainability report. Commonwealth Bank ...

Sustainable development and Australia in the Asian Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
The recently published Australia in the Asian Century white paper is a roadmap detailing how Australia should navigate the opportunities and challenges of the rising wealth and development of the Asian region. Sustainable development is an implicit ...

Responsible investment in The Asian Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
The recently published Australia in the Asian Century white paper is focused on structural changes to the Australian economy and society that will put the country on the path to respond to the opportunities and reduce risks of some of the challenges. ...