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Future Super, Thomson Reuters launch new indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... indices apply negative screening to remove direct and indirect fossil fuels and companies with low scores on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. "When we looked at the market, we couldn't find anything that went where our own customers ...

EY appoints new climate change and sustainability leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... the ASX Corporate Governance Principles that took effect this financial year, which specify disclosures on environmental, social and sustainability risks that are material to a company. "The real leaders in this space understand there is capacity to ...

GRI, federal government, announce Pacific partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... experiencing significant growth, and it is important for foreign investors and governments to know that environmental and social impacts are being taken into account," said Michael Meehan, GRI chief executive. "We'll be working to help businesses grow ...

Human rights considerations part of trustee board obligations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... When industry superannuation fund HESTA announced that it had divested from its holdings in Transfield Services, it cited social governance concerns that, in their view, represented an unacceptable risk to members' future retirement savings for the potential ...

Demand for ethical products strong: Ethical Advisers' Co-Op

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... last year or two is that there is a range of of NGOs like 350.org and Market Forces and so on that are campaigning for social change with a focus on investment markets and superannuation as well," Baird said. "It's different from more traditional strategies ...

Newpin social benefit bond returns 8.9% in second year

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
The Newpin Social Benefit Bond has completed its second year, restoring 66 children to the care of their families and returning 8.9% to investors, according to Social Venture Australia (SVA). Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social ...

ASX companies report shared value strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
ASX listed companies are finding commercial and social value to integrated shared value strategies in their business, according to a survey conducted by the Shared Value Project. Helen Steel, executive director, Shared Value Project (photo courtesy ...

Telstra publishes 2015 Sustainability Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
Telstra has valued its social and community contributions at AU$214 for the 2014/2015 year and reported reducing carbon emissions intensity by 27%, according to its sustainability report. Telstra reported an AU$4.3 billion net profit after tax, with ...

NZ responsible investment assets increase 10%: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... from the discussion." The vast majority of the responsible investment market in New Zealand is dominated by environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, with 5% attributed to core responsible investment assets. Within that core responsible ...

NZ Super Fund releases PRI report, assessment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... active ownership of listed equities, based on its engagement and a B for proxy voting. "We believe that environmental, social and governance factors are material to long-term investment returns," said Adrian Orr, NZ Super Fund CEO. "Long-term investors ...