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Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... research funding generated substantial economic activity, producing $184.3 billion in higher economic output (GDP) for Australia. This is equivalent to a $33.6 billion increase in present value, approximately 1.5% of Australia's current GDP. Funding ...

Men receiving higher salary increases than women: ADP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
Women's salary increases are failing to keep up with men's, with this trend expected to continue into the year ahead. Australian pay rises in the past 12 months averaged 5.7% for men, compared to only 4.4% for women. In the next 12 months, men expect ...

Australian Ethical crowned most sustainable

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... in relation to proxy-voting decisions. 28.7% received a low score, including 11 Australian asset managers: Allan Gray Australia, Antipodes Partners, Bennelong, Colonial First State, GQG Partners, Greencape Capital, Hyperion Asset Management, Investors ...

Avani partners with EG towards "real zero"

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... or Renewable Energy Certificates are used. Avani's technology is currently in use by more than 250 buildings across Australia and New Zealand. Real-time tracking reportedly allows for an up to 17% reduction in energy consumption and avoids up to 1100 ...

Human rights in business remain a challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... to encompass a broader scope of human rights due diligence. To support this endeavour, the UN Global Compact Network Australia has introduced a new roadmap for businesses to enhance their human rights due diligence efforts, comprehend and address operational ...

IFM Investors creates head of sustainable investment role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
IFM Investors has appointed Maria Nazarova-Doyle as head of sustainable investment. The newly created role is based in London. In the role, Nazarova-Doyle will lead IFM's Global Sustainable Investment team, focusing on the implementation and measurement ...

Investors call for leadership diversity at ASX300 listed companies

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... diversity target of at least 40:40, up from 29% in 2021. Members said they aim to achieve structural change in corporate Australia by encouraging ASX300 companies to set medium and long-term targets for their executive leadership teams, with a pledge ...

Government commits public service to net zero by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... emissions from government operations and through the use of offsets. This policy is being delivered consistent with Australia's international commitments and will contribute to achievement of Australia's Paris Agreement targets." The policy will initially ...

Bank says fossil fuel exclusions "will bite" in the future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Mutual Bank, Sydney Mutual Bank, and The Mutual Bank (Maitland Mutual). TMBL is the fourth-largest customer owned bank in Australia, with over 230,000 members and $10.7 billion in assets. Corin Millais, head of socially responsible banking at TMBL said ...

Sustainable, ethical super products fail performance test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
Several sustainable, ethical and faith-based superannuation products have failed this year's superannuation performance test. Australian Retirement Trust's QSuper Socially Responsible option, three of Crescent Wealth's four investment options ...