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Brambles talks sustainability strategy, Sustainable Development Goals and natural capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
Supply-chain logistics group Brambles has reported progress on its 2020 sustainability programs: Better Business, Better Planet and Better Communities, including reduction in wood consumption, carbon emissions and use of water. Juan Jose Freijo, global ...

Allens sets target to achieve 35% female partners by 2022

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... it's as simple as the fact that diversity and an inclusive culture is what we want to promote. It's better for us as a business, it's better for our clients. Having a diverse range of views and an inclusive environment means that people come, bring their ...

Investec Australia provides development finance to Eco Energy World

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... with various counterparties for longer term offtakes for the remainder, Investec said. "We know Eco Energy from our UK business," Law said. "We haven't worked with the investment team specifically, but they're known to the bank. " Investec has "significant ...

CEFC commits $98 million in finance to Victoria's Bannerton Solar Park

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... spokesperson. The almond farm benefits from leasing the land around its orchards, generating an additional revenue stream for its business. The project will involve around 180 jobs and is aiming for a connection date of July 2018. The plant will comprise ...

Considering the first 20 years of the Global Reporting Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... the development of the GRI guidelines since the beginning, and we've always had good participation from not just the business sector but also from what GRI calls the mediating institutions," Black said. "Academics as well have had a significant contribution ...

Seven ASX 200 boards with no women, 64 with only one: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... benefits of diversity on boards. "We believe that there is a deep pool of talented, experienced and women in the Australian business community that are ASX 200 board ready," Petschler said. "We are optimistic. If we saw a significant portion of those ...

Australian Executor Trustees launches strategic partnership, talks impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
Australian Executor Trustees (AET) has launched a strategic partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). Ben Clark, head of philanthropy and social investment, Australian Executor Trustees The partnership is aimed at developing more effective ...

Local Government Super appoints Bruce Miller as board chair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Smith, LGS CEO. Lindsay Brown has been appointed a new director, representing Local Government NSW. Brown has extensive business and local government experience, and he is currently a councillor for Eurobodalla Shire Council, having previously served ...

Social Ventures Australia launches Diversified Impact Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Investment Fund (SEDIF). SEDIF was established to improve social enterprises' access to finance to help them grow their business and increase the impact of their work in their communities and matches private investment. SVA, Foresters Community Finance ...

IGCC survey finds institutional investors seeking to increase low-carbon investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... willingness v ability v what makes the money move into parts of the market," Herd said. "Real estate presents a strong business case in terms of the clear-cut benefits in energy efficient buildings, and mandatory disclosure requirements make it clear ...