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Westpac, Stockland named DJSI group industry leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... sustainability-driven companies based on RobecoSAM's analysis of financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG factors). Each year, RobecoSAM invites the largest 3,400 companies from developed and emerging markets to take part in its ...

Investors have "no place to hide" from climate change impacts: BlackRock

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... potential upside." See Also: The price of climate change to impact portfolios: BlackRock BlackRock presses case for better ESG disclosures for investors

BNP Paribas Securities Services becomes PRI Signatory

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... responsible investing. As a global custodian, we have an important role to play in helping our clients adopt and integrate ESG policies and demonstrate the value these can bring to an organisation. By signing the PRI, we are committing to continuing ...

AMP Capital examines impact of disruptions on financial sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... for Australia's insurance and diversified financial services sector, according to AMP Capital. Kristen Le Mesurier, senior ESG analyst, investment research, AMP Capital. AMP Capital has conducted research into how digital factors can disrupt the business ...

LGS adapts investment screens for Sustainable Australian Shares option

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... stakeholders have about some ASX-listed companies and particular sectors of the economy. "These environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues can also pose significant investment risks and these changes to the investment restrictions are designed ...

AXA IM SmartBeta fund receives local recognition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... group, and integrates environmental, social and governance data from AXA IM's responsible investment team. In building the ESG SmartBeta strategy, AXA Rosenberg uses AXA IM's responsible investment team's summary ESG score, which ranks a company from ...

EY, UN Global Compact evaluate state of sustainable supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Jeyaretnam, Ernst & Young Australia climate change and sustainability partner. "Improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance throughout the supply chain directly benefits companies by increasing the value provided," Jeyaretnam said. ...

NAB Asset Servicing launches ESG reporting service

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
NAB Asset Servicing has launched an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting service. NAB Asset Servicing is the bank's custody and fund administration business. The reporting service will allow clients such as superannuation funds to drill ...

NZ Super earns A+ in UNPRI benchmark report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... opportunities," he said. "We believe it is material to long-term financial returns." NZ Super's ongoing priorities in the ESG space include continuing to engage with NZX listed companies on corporate governance, and finalising a climate change strategy ...

Regnan reports results of 2015/2016 engagements

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Engagement and ESG research specialist Regnan had 90 engagements with 42 ASX-listed companies during the 2015/2016 financial year. Amanda Wilson, managing director, Regnan Regnan has published its annual report, detailing its activities and impacts ...