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Carbon footprint impacts on company share price: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... utilities, energy and materials sectors, according to new research from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). Kathryn McDonald, director of investment strategy, AXA IM Rosenberg Equities AXA IM Rosenberg Equities, the quantitative investment arm of the global ...

Banks consider the implications of Sustainable Development Goals

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... to finance other companies and initiatives that are positively contributing to the SDGs," said Alice Cope, executive director at GCNA. "The SDGs are still young - but the engagement and commitment we have had to date from the major Australian banks provides ...

Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership to offer director program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership (CISL) is offering a non-executive director programme for the first time in Melbourne next year, as an extension of its sustainability training programmes for corporate executives. Terence ...

BHP Billiton ESG downgrade prompts asset owner questions: MSCI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... on the portfolio construction and screens of asset managers and owners around the world. Michael Salvatico, executive director, MSCI MSCI recently held a webinar to discuss the circumstances that led to BHP Billiton receiving a red flag in its controversies ...

ACSI issues vote warning to remaining all-male ASX boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has informed ASX-listed companies without female directors that they will face votes against sitting directors in 2017. Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO In 2015, ACSI adopted a target for women to comprise ...

CEFC, Commonwealth Bank launch energy efficient finance program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... footprint, adding value to their brand and improving their productivity," said David Farr, Commonwealth Bank managing director asset finance. "In particular, we see huge potential for the transport, agriculture and construction industries to realise ...

Ethical Investment Week to bust the ethical investment return myth

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... investing to a set of values and financial return, a key theme of this year's Ethical Investment Week. Louise Edkins, director, Ethical Investment Advisers Running from Oct 23-30, Ethical Investment Week is a series of events sponsored by the Ethical ...

UCA Funds Management names Katherine Allchin to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
UCA Funds Management has appointed Katherine Allchin as non-executive director. Allchin has more than 25 years' experience in financial services, and knowledge of retail and institutional funds management. She has previously worked as managing director ...

GRESB updates Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... and potential environmental impact is a valuable resource for market participants," said Anna Denell, sustainability director of Vasakronan. "Additional sector specific guidelines that further the Green Bond Principles are necessary, especially due to ...

Louise Davidson joins International Integrated Reporting Council board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... Howitt has served as MEP for more than 20 years, and is the architect of the European Union's non-financial information director, IIRC said. He has also been rapporteur on corporate reporting issues, including social responsibility, for years, and has ...