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ASX companies lag global peers in disclosing water risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... 500) in water-sensitive sectors responded to CDP in 2013. "There was a low response rate from the invited companies," said James Day, director - Australia and New Zealand, CDP. "We invited companies from water sensitive sectors -around half of the ASX100 ...

Teachers Mutual Bank, NAB, Westpac top "most ethical" list

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... weight alongside the biggest in the industry when it comes to ethical business practices and sustainability," said Steve James, chief executive officer, Teachers Mutual Bank. "For us, it's not a bolt-on, it's at the very heart of our strategy. It's great ...

Australian Ethical Investment hires head of ethics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... said. Dr Palmer will also manage corporate advocacy for the fund manager. Dr Palmer comes to Australian Ethical from the St James Ethics Centre, where he was head of "The Practice", which delivers business consulting services, leadership and learning ...

CDP: ASX200 companies set short term goals for C02 reduction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... Climate Change Report 2013. "There's a short term focus on the carbon reduction target that companies are setting," said James Day, CDP director Australia and New Zealand. "The targets set by most ASX companies are short term and do not yet adequately ...

WBCSD named supporter of Natural Capital Declaration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... and insurance companies to sustainably manage the planet's natural capital, and better understand its full value," said James Griffiths, WBCSD managing director for natural capital. "It will be exciting to link the work of the NCD with the innovative ...

LGS invests in US$250 million EBRD green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... improving and promoting sustainable practices in this vital area." Separately, LGS has also announced the appointment of James Montague to its board. Montague replaces John Beacroft who is stepping down from the board after five years as a director and ...

Insurer Catlin Group sponsors survey of global coral reefs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef. "As an insurance company, Catlin helps clients manage the risks they face," said James Burcke, group head of communications at Catlin Group. "We know a lot about the risks of today, but we are lacking hard facts ...

PRI: ESG factors material to sovereign bond creditworthiness

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... "While ESG analysis has been applied increasingly to equities, few have put it to the test in fixed income until now," said James Gifford, executive director of the PRI in a statement. "Stung by market volatility during the euro crisis, institutional ...

NAB, Westpac leaders in 2013 CDP Global 500

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... disclosure. "Certainly, some companies have increased their scores in terms of disclosure and performance which is positive," said James Day, director - Australia & New Zealand. "Rio Tinto, one of Australia's' largest emitters has increased both its ...

James Gifford to leave Principles for Responsible Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
James Gifford, the founding executive director of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), will leave the organisation at the end of November. James Gifford, executive director, PRI Gifford has been PRI's executive director since its launch ...