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Moving towards an Australian Modern Slavery Act: what does it mean for business?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... that the future will see legislation drafted and a Modern Slavery Act enacted. But what does this mean for Australian business? Although many people are unaware of the problem, modern slavery is embedded within many of the products Australian consumers ...

UCA Funds Management hires Mathew Browning as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... director," said UCA Funds Management Chairperson Dr David Cousins AM. "Mathew is a proven asset manager and advisory business leader, with a strong track record. He has been able to bring together a diverse set of commercial, investment and stakeholder ...

BetaShares launches Australian equities ethical ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... diversified portfolio of Australian companies that have been screened to preference companies engaged in sustainable business activities and to avoid companies engaged in activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations," BetaShares ...

26% of ASX200 board positions filled by women: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... only when it comes to women, but in areas that Australia should do far better in such as cultural diversity as well. The business case for gender diversity on boards and in senior leadership is overwhelming. Diverse boards lead to better outcomes for ...

APRA encourages entities to perform stress-test for climate-related risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... risk management standard CPS220 requires entities to test for key risks, so if factors related to climate change are key business risks, it makes sense to test for them." APRA is planning a survey of regulated entities to "gain a better understanding" ...

Stakeholder engagement a key factor in structuring M&A: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... convergence." Technological disruption appears to be a key driver of M&A activity, the survey found. "The impact of technology to business models is coming through as a key strategic issue driving M&A," Larocca said. "Twenty percent of our respondents ...

CDP issues 2017 Climate Change Report for Australia/New Zealand companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... Almost two-thirds (64%) of companies in Australia and NZ that reported CDP on water identified opportunities for their business. Nearly three quarters - 74% - of Australia and NZ companies responding to the survey "recognised a linkage between water ...

Employees in more inclusive workplaces report higher job satisfaction: DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... progress in their career, and are more likely to feel valued and respected and all these things have positive impacts on the business," said Lisa Annese, DCA CEO. "The conclusion w reach is that inclusive workplaces are better work places." The index ...

Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility joins Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR) has joined Deloitte as part of the Risk Advisory business and Reputation and Sustainability Practice. ACCSR joins Deloitte. (Pictured L-R) Wibi Rockwood, Director, Deloitte Risk Advisory ...

LBG Australia & New Zealand publishes Review of Community Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... companies are "aspiring to invest in contributions that achieve value by 1) focusing on achieving greater alignment with business strategy and delivering shared value projects; and 2) improving measurement of outcomes. Both LBG and non-LBG respondents ...

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Green Moves: ACSI, PRI, HOPE Housing

ELIZABETH FRY
PRI chief executive steps down, while ACSI strengthens its ESG team with a Greenfluence founder and HOPE Housing hires a director to raise capital.

Industry fund dumps sustainable option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
Prime Super will remove the SRI Balanced option from its investments lineup, citing its poor performance.

Proposals against ESG, DEI to increase: Proxy advisor

MATT TOLEDO
Shareholder engagement is likely to change this year, ISS-Corporate says.

Australians reject net zero targets, polling claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
New polling suggests Australians are still not convinced a move to net zero is in their best interests, much preferring the government focus on affordability and reliability.

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