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Australia needs 2035 net zero target: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... re-introducing carbon pricing, and reforming the carbon credit systems. Stringent and consistent reporting is necessary for stakeholders including investors to understand where companies are with their targets and progress, Morrison said. "Climate change ...

IFRS announces plan for comprehensive sustainability standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... developed to facilitate compatibility with requirements that are jurisdiction specific or aimed at a wider group of stakeholders - the IFRS cited the European Union's planned Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive as well as initiatives in ...

Board of the future to face more ESG issues: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... different skills and have to operate differently because of the significant change in both internal and external stakeholders and the way business operate," said Governance Institute of Australia Chair Pauline Vamos. The report noted that 79% of respondents ...

ASX200 ESG reporting increases, but gaps remain: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... disclosure is being driven by meeting stakeholder questions and expectations, PwC noted. The expectations and education of stakeholders continues to expand significantly driven by global responses to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change ...

"War for talent": ESG professionals in high demand

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... capabilities in ESG and sustainability, driven by increased focus on ESG performance from investors, customers and community stakeholders, said Richard Evans, managing director, Talent Nation, which specialises in recruiting for the environmental and ...

Baring Private Equity Asia inks multi-billion dollar SLL

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... facility will enable us to be more transparent with investors about how we use that approach to drive value for all stakeholders."

GHG emissions, diversity top concerns for ASX companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... increasing pressure on their remuneration policy and corporate governance practices from proxy advisors. However, other stakeholders such as shareholders and remuneration consultants are still viewed as the most critical in regard to implementing remuneration ...

Aurecon creates new sustainability leadership role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... companies announcing net zero targets. "This is increasingly an essential expectation from employees, clients and stakeholders - not just regulators," Gleeson said. "This is the most important work we will ever do in terms of making a positive contribution ...

Tightening climate focus on world's biggest emitters: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... Australian AGM season in full swing, climate-related resolutions are receiving keen attention by shareholders and stakeholders. At the AGL AGM earlier in September, 55% of shareholders supported a resolution backed by the Australasian Centre for Corporate ...

ASIC trains sights on IPO net zero statements

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... the future matter to support it." There is increased scrutiny of net zero statements and intentions by a myriad of stakeholders, and companies are under pressure to set targets that are both robust and appropriately disclosed. "As illustrated by the ...