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Global sustainable, responsible, impact assets hit $22tr: GSIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... funds will do corporate engagement, ESG integration, selected negative screens and even make an allocation to a sustainability theme. That stands out as being a sign of the market maturing. It is pleasing from over here to be seeing what's happening ...

Video: Aligning Your Investments with the Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Goals (SDGs). This initiated a new wave of thinking about Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Investing. The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this video of the highlights from a panel discussion in Sydney, sponsored by MSCI and Blackrock ...

ACSI appoints two new members to board of directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... management, Cbus (Deputy President), Debby Blakey, CEO, HESTA, David Elia, CEO, Hostplus, Bill Hartnett, head of sustainability, Local Government Super, John Livanas, CEO, State Super, Michael Pennisi, CEO, QSuper, Antony Thow, CEO, LUCRF Super and Talieh ...

Climate Bonds Standard approves Deloitte France, Deloitte Luxembourg

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... thrilled to join the Climate Bond Initiative as an approved verifier," said Julien Rivals, partner and global leader sustainability assurance, Deloitte France. "We believe that standardisation and third party verification are two fundamentals components ...

NAB launches social bond focusing on companies, gender equality

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... support causes that we feel are important in the community, and showing leadership in these areas. Environmental sustainability is one, gender equality is another."

Mirvac Sydney HQ receives WELL certification for health and wellbeing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... and based on scientific and medical research and standards. The WELL certification process aligns with Mirvac's sustainability strategy, both around environmental sustainability and health and safety, Edwards said. Mirvac will also take what they have ...

CEFC makes two investments totalling $230 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Sydney, and we have had a conversation with the manager on how that development will proceed," Lonergan told The Sustainability Report. "We're also drawn to the fact that they are completely pushing the boundaries on the portfolio, and getting involved ...

IIRC to hold comment period to review first three years of Integrated Reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... report this year, tied in with the group's 2020 strategic plan, said Christian Thimann, group head of strategy, sustainability and public affairs. "We are delighted, as this is the natural outcome of several years of integrated thinking within the company," ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... policies and practices that they have as well," said Terence Jeyaretnam, Ernst & Young Australia climate change and sustainability partner. "That's a good thing. Companies in Australia with revenue out of the UK are already caught by the Act in the UK ...

Impact Investing Australia, Philanthropy Australia launch new grant program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... Grant is aimed at not-for-profit organisations with grants of up to $50,000 to explore "pathways towards financial sustainability" and prepare for future impact investment. The Discovery Grant has been established by Philanthropy Australia in partnership ...