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Louise Davidson joins International Integrated Reporting Council board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... businesses considers all their opportunities and risks in a holistic way, the better they enhance their long term value and sustainable development. I'm looking forward to working with the IIRC board to move this agenda forward, in Australia and globally." ...

Principles for Responsible Investment name Matt McAdam Australian head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... marked its 10th anniversary and is considering its future strategies, particularly in the context of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The PRI is consulting on its Blueprint for Responsible Investment to identify systemic risks and ...

Westpac, Stockland named DJSI group industry leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... leadership in such a prominent sustainability benchmark reflects our genuine commitment to advancing the community with sustainable practices that are deeply embedded in our business processes, our culture and our operational strategy," said Brian Hartzer ...

Pollinate Energy attracts investment from Pangaea Impact Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... planning on operating in 20 cities in India by 2020. Pollinate has calculated that their business model is financially sustainable - i.e., not reliant on philanthropic donations - when they establish Pollinator teams in 10 cities. "We've been operating ...

Artesian Venture Partners launches $20m Clean Energy Seed Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... said CEFC CEO Oliver Yates. "The Clean Energy Seed Fund is set to play an important role in building a vibrant and sustainable early stage clean energy venture pipeline in Australia. The Seed Fund builds on our ability to accelerate investment across ...

LGS adapts investment screens for Sustainable Australian Shares option

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Local Government Super (LGS) has evolved the investment restriction screens on its Sustainable Australian Shares (SAS) investment option. LGS CEO Peter Lambert LGS has made three changes, including broadening existing screens to exclude companies that ...

AXA IM SmartBeta fund receives local recognition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Investment Managers (AXA IM)'s ACWI SmartBeta Equity Fund has received industry recognition for the fund's performance on sustainable and financial grounds. Independent researcher Lonsec has given the fund a recommended rating, specifically recognising ...

EY, UN Global Compact evaluate state of sustainable supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... according to a new report by the UN Global Compact and EY. While leading companies around the world are creating more sustainable supply chains with significant business benefits, the approaches can vary significantly due to "sector characteristics ...

Banks, fund managers developing ethical cash products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... driven by investors across the retail and institutional demand, Courville said. There are challenges to responsible/sustainable cash products similar to those in mainstream products - low interest rates remain a challenge in the asset class, for example. ...

TH Real Estate hires Abigail Dean as head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... is at the core of everything we do and we are deeply committed to a responsible investment approach which ensures a sustainable future,' said Mike Sales, head of TH Real Estate comments. "Abigail brings a wealth of experience and is ideally suited to ...