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IIRC publishes Integrated Reporting consultation draft

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013  |  NEWS
... integrated report offers a fuller, more coherent picture of those things that matter to a company's current position and future prospects." The IR principles include strategic focus and future orientation, connectivity of information, stakeholder responsiveness ...

Climate Institute calls for long-term national carbon budget

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013  |  NEWS
... increase in global temperature. However, more ambitious targets - such as a 1.5 degree C goal - could be established in future. The Climate Institute said that its calculations of Australian's current emissions targets are not a fair contribution to ...

Westpac focuses on demographics, environment in strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013  |  NEWS
Westpac Group has focused on three priority areas in its 2013-2017 sustainability strategy -responding to shifts in demographic and cultural change, creating economic solutions to environmental challenges, and helping customers achieve sustainable financial ...

Applying multiple capitals essential to integrated reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013  |  NEWS
... says Rachel Jackson, head of sustainability at ACCA, in a statement. "Reporting on them is therefore a crucial element in future corporate reporting and will be necessary to meet stakeholders' expectations.' Whether or not a company owns all the capitals ...

Zoos Victoria certified carbon neutral

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013  |  NEWS
... of its commitment to inspire millions of visitors to live more sustainably and protect wildlife and the environment for future generations," said Meg McDonald, Low Carbon Australia CEO. "Being such well-loved attractions of international standing, Melbourne ...

Australian companies weigh in on Integrated Reporting pilot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2013  |  NEWS
... better communication between internal stakeholders and more robust conversations about materiality, strategic focus and future orientation, according to two participants in the IIRC's pilot program. Janette O'Neill, head of corporate responsibility ...

Companies advised to manage carbon price future uncertainty

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013  |  NEWS
With the future of the carbon pricing mechanism hinging on the outcome of the September federal election, business is struggling with making long-term decisions, according to Norton Rose. Elisa de Wit There are two main areas where businesses are being ...

Government to maintain existing Renewable Energy Target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2013  |  NEWS
... scheme. Supporters of keeping the RET in place said it would create investment uncertainty that would undermine existing and future renewable energy investment. "We are seeing the beginning of a real transformation in Australia's energy sector, with ...

The hidden movement: how responsible brands strike back

STEPHEN HALE  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2013  |  NEWS
... coming to store near you... literally. The Woolworths CEO, Grant O'Brien, has referenced this as 'consumers driving the future of the businesses through a digital transformation of business'. Smartphone apps with barcode scanning features will help consumers ...

Businesses addressing climate change as strategic risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013  |  NEWS
... and current polling favourite to become prime minister, has sworn a "blood oath" to repeal the government's Clean Energy Future package. Meanwhile in the US, while states such as California have implemented carbon emissions trading systems, the federal ...