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Brambles talks sustainability strategy, Sustainable Development Goals and natural capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... financial year. The goals in Brambles' sustainability programs are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular: SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, noted Juan Jose Freijo, global head of sustainability ...

Climate-aligned bond universe jumps to US$895 billion: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... and build economic resilience to deal with the climate impacts to come. This also means increasing linkages with the UN's SDGs as a vital part of the transition we face." The $201 billion increase includes $138 billion in new bonds from existing issuers ...

Westpac, Mirvac named as global leaders in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... that goes beyond legal obligation. The CSA also shows that while companies are aware of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), "companies, governments and investors alike want to understand both the positive and negative externalities inherent in ...

Carnegie Clean Energy to participate in global partnership to push Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... program backed by the U.S. State Department and Unreasonable Group to focus on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The U.S. State Department and Unreasonable Group have partnered to produce Unreasonable Goals, with the aim of "accelerating ...

Sustainable Platform assesses database of companies against SDGs, performance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... provide accurate and easy-to-use information for investors to understand which companies are meeting their own values and the SDGs," said Dr Mark A. Andrich, the founder of the SustainablePlatform. "Rather than take a best in class or look at whether ...

Majority of Australian participants want mandatory sustainability reporting: ACCSR survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... last year's new theme of examining the ways in which organisations are taking on board the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the second year, organisations are reporting that they are moving past the initial stage of studying the SDGs and mapping ...

Sustainable Development Goals present "enormous opportunity" for business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent an enormous opportunity for companies to deliver sustainable solutions, and identifying new opportunities should be a key reason for business involvement in the SDGs, according to Alice Cope executive ...

Video: Aligning Your Investments with the Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... in 2015, aims to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity worldwide via the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiated a new wave of thinking about Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Investing. The Sustainability Report ...

MSCI benchmarks Australian companies against SDG revenue generation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... companies in the MSCI World Index derive less of their revenue from activities related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) than their peers in the rest of the index, according to MSCI. Morgan Ellis, senior associate, ESG Research, MSCI The ...

Principles for Responsible Investment discuss agenda for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... the next 10 years, including an agenda for increased reporting as well as alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "In April we're going to release our blueprint for responsible investment for the next decade which will outline all the ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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