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Head of sustainability salaries revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The average salary for a head of sustainability role in tops $300,000, with women earning slightly more than men, according to research from specialist recruitment agency Talent Nation. Talent Nation collected information from over 200 companies in ...

Northern Trust outlines social, environmental challenges to road ahead

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... "winner takes all mentality and the continued impacts of climate change, Northern Trust outlined other themes that will impact the global economy - changes to global growth that prioritise stability over profitability, increased coordination between ...

Positive ESG impact linked to financial performance: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... stronger performance on sustainability brings positive impacts on the planet and strong financial performance, according to impact investor Melior Investment Management. Melior has published an inaugural Australian Impact Report detailing the company's ...

Coles signs Queensland renewable energy deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... like this are a great example of how we are able to reduce our energy costs, support the community and make a meaningful impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions," Keeve said. "The CleanCo and Metka EGN agreements are great examples of how we can ...

Governance Institute backs recommendations for virtual AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... participate in the governance event, however, before holding a virtual AGM, companies need to centre the preparations on the impact on shareholders, Motto said. "For any engagement activity, the first thing you should think about is your audience and ...

Climate change to bring more frequent, intense weather: IAG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... severe weather is already changing." The report should be used to inform decisions to plan for future response to high-impact weather changes. "The main part that we've been focusing on is the need for up front mitigation rather than post event recovery," ...

Ardea, UTS partnership to bring AI to fixed income analysis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... learning for trade idea identification, climate change and government bond investing, and the LIBOR transition and how it may impact trading opportunities. "For us, it means a few things - one is that the research that we will be doing will have a degree ...

IIG launches alternative fund-of funds impact strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Impact Investment Group (IIG) has launched a $70 million fund of funds impact investment fund aimed at providing income yield, return and positive social and environmental impacts. The Impact Alternatives Fund will include a mix of investments covering ...

Rest climate change case pushes ahead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Rest's legal stoush with one of its members over the fund's approach to climate change is pushing ahead, with a trial fast approaching. Rest and Mark McVeigh had a hearing for a dispute on discovery and privilege earlier this week before mediation ...

Global sustainability standards bodies launch shared vision, goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... in this system is to surface the subset of environmental, social, and governance issues reasonably likely to materially impact financial performance of the typical company in each of 77 industries," said Janine Guillot, CEO of SASB. "SASB Standards are ...