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Community 21 issues shares after phase one capital raising

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... to 21 not-for-profit investors. Peter Quarmby, Community 21 executive director Community 21 is the financial services company that jointly owns Community Sector Banking with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. It was established 12 years ago by 20 not-for-profits ...

Utilities sector face material ESG issues: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... constraints, given increasing GHG regulatory schemes around the world. The thematic report augments Sustainalytics more specific company-level assessments, Morrow noted. However, the report identifies leaders and laggards - top developed market performers ...

Australian, NZ social enterprises top B Corp list

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... its annual Best for the World list, which recognises the top 10% of all certified B Corps based on an assessment of the company's impact. Three Sista's, a Queensland social enterprise that will provide accommodation to people in Cairns and Indigenous ...

Louise Davidson appointed ACSI CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... Gerard Noonan, ACSI president. "She's determined to improve corporate governance in listed companies as well as encourage company boards and management to take more seriously their environmental and social impact. She will be a great asset to us and ...

New Forests launches responsible investment policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... have a commitment for Forest Stewardship Council as well, which also requires we address land rights." Through 2014, the company conducted an internal sustainability workshop with staff from across the business, Hanlon said. The process formalised a ...

Abbot Point Port Expansion leads controversy list: RepRisk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... (ESG) risks, according to RepRisk. RepRisk released its Most Controversial Projects Report (MCP Report), based on the company's ESG Risk Platform analytics. The Abbot Point Port Expansion project was joint-third on the list. RepRisk cited impact on ecosystems ...

AICD backs 30% women ASX200 directors target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is backing a 30% target for female directors of ASX200 companies by 2018. This new target is a "significant extension" of AICD's previous diversity initiatives, said John Brogden, AICD managing director ...

RobecoSAM launches 2015 assessment for DJSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... of data provides an external perspective and a layer of accountability - while also acting as a good gauge of whether a company's policies, processes and commitments are translating into performance." See Also: DJSI 2014 review names ASX companies industry ...

Climate Bonds Initiative looks to China's green bond market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... smaller bond issue and still get interest." The process of issuing a green bond is also an internal opportunity for a company to draw together the funding side of the business with the sustainability side of the business, which can often yield internal ...

Mirvac integrates sustainability in "place-making" thinking

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... investors, tenants, customers, government organisations and consultants. "For us, it's the next step on our research and as a company, we want to use the research and this forum to raise our awareness towards what's possible and engage with clients in ...