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ASX200 sustainability disclosures improve, but climate-related data needed: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
ASX200 companies' sustainability disclosures are improving, but fewer than half of the ASX200 have a climate change policy or emissions reduction target, according to new research from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). Louise ...

CEFC allocates up to $150 million to Qube Holdings for transport terminal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... faster and more cost-effective way to get goods to consumers and the Moorebank terminal is certainly a key part of that strategy," James said. "We are extremely proud to be the first transport infrastructure project which the CEFC has chosen to support ...

Regnan hires Pauline Vamos as CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Regnan has hired Pauline Vamos as its new chief executive officer. Pauline Vamos, CEO, Regnan Vamos is the former CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Regnan is a leading provider of ESG research and engagement services. ...

NSW Government makes social impact investment for palliative care

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
The NSW Government has made another social impact investment - a seven and a half year, $80 million commitment to support palliative care patients in Western Sydney. Dr Christopher McGowan, Silver Chain Group chief executive officer In partnership with ...

Mirvac launches first Reconciliation Action Plan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), fulfilling a commitment made in their 2015 This Changes Everything sustainability strategy. Sarah Breavington, Mirvac sustainability director Mirvac's RAP links to their commitment to "demonstrate community investment ...

Parametric explores integration of responsible investing in peer-constrained world

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... "How you vote, and if you're going to engage with companies can be a very important part of your responsible investing strategy, and that doesn't have a tracking error impact," she said. "In some ways, you might think about certain issues being ideal ...

Local Government Super appoints Katherine O'Regan as board chair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Local Government Super (LGS) has appointed Katherine O'Regan as its first female chair to the board. O'Regan is an existing director, and "extensive experience in local government, financial services and board engagement," LGS said. O'Regan has previously ...

Climate Bonds Initiative, UNEP-FI launch European Green Securities Steering Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
The Climate Bonds Initiative, the UNEP-FI and other stakeholder have held the first European Green Securities Steering Committee (EGSCC) meeting, designed to promote the development of the green securities market in Europe. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate ...

Pengana selects WHEB Asset Management to manage Hunter Hall Global Deep Green Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Hall Global Deep Green Trust, to be renamed the Pengana WHEB Sustainable Impact Fund, will adopt the WHEB Listed Equity strategy which dates back to January 2006. This strategy has been employed by the FP WHEB Sustainability Fund since May 2012. "At ...

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures releases final report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Disclosures is led by Michael Bloomberg. The TCFD's draft recommendations are structured around four themes - governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets and are designed to be adopted by companies across sectors and jurisdictions. ...