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Norton Rose Fulbright becomes Climate Bonds Initiative partner

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... Climate Bonds Initiative partner. "Norton Rose Fulbright has a long standing commitment to social responsibility and sustainability," said Simon Currie, global head of energy, Norton Rose Fulbright. "Our relationship with Climate Bonds Initiative is ...

Global Reporting Initiative to open Manila Office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... has convened a group of dignitaries, ambassadors, political leaders and CEOs from across the region to discuss sustainability and Asia's growing economies. The meeting will be hosted by GRI board member and former Philippine Secretary of Finance Roberto ...

Australian grain industry poised for export gains: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... sector. "As people in the agriculture business, as part of the bank's agriculture department, we work on long-term sustainability," Whitehead said. "You can't have a long term business in agriculture without it being sustainable, and we're preparing ...

Social license to operate key to achieving sustainability goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... these goals," Boutilier said. "These goals are more about summarising things that are already happening in the sustainability world, so the people who are already promoting sustainable development are making a contribution to each of this. The Sustainable ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The increased consideration of the role of the corporation in society and the growth of the corporate sustainability agenda has meant that engaging with corporate boards is more critical. Yet boards are challenged to build their capacity in this area ...

Australian Ethical FUM AU$1.4bn for second half of 2015

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... million, an increase of 11% and operating expenses were AU$8.4 million, up 3%. Previously, Vernon has told The Sustainability Report that the company had lowered fees and improved administration processes to improve sign-up and rollover processes, as ...

Uncorking economic, environmental benefits of wine on tap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Ed note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this article from Katherine Christ and Roger Burritt of Macquarie University. Katherine Christ and Roger Burritt Roger Burritt and Katherine Christ, Macquarie University New retail technology ...

GRI creates GOLD Community for stakeholders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... agencies, GRI said. "The GOLD Community is made up of leading organizations that are helping GRI shape the future of sustainability. GOLD Community members are the core of GRI's global network and through their participation they play a crucial role ...

RobecoSAM hires ACCSR for engagement over assessment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... Social Responsibility (ACCSR) for a campaign to encourage more listed Australian companies to complete its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Leeora Black, managing director, Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility RobecoSAM's CSA ...

Sustainalytics opens Sydney office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... Sustainalytics flagged its interest in expanding into Australia in late 2014, when CEO Michael Jantzi told The Sustainability Report that Australia was "a strategic priority." Sustainalytics has offices in North America, Europe and Singapore. Currently ...