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Stewart Investors backs research on packaging sustainability performance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... for member companies "I think what the tool does is that it recognises a hierarchy of best practices when it comes to materials and packaging," said Lachlan Feggans, senior manager, sustainability Asia-Pacific at CHEP Australia. "What the tool is designed ...

New reporting tool to improve Australian packaging sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... broad range of packaging sustainability processes and outcomes, including strategy and targets, packaging design and materials used, end of life recovery, product-packaging innovation, supply chain engagement, consumer engagement and industry leadership. ...

Nanuk Asset Management explores themes underpinning New World Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... energy, energy efficiency, industrial efficiency, waste, pollution and recycling, water, food and agriculture, advanced materials, and healthcare technology as the overarching themes to their investment process, Siegloff said. By looking at the themes ...

CDSB, TCFD launch knowledge hub for organisational implementation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... With more companies providing case studies and best practices others will follow suit." Interested parties can submit materials to the TCFD Knowledge Hub via [email protected]. "The Knowledge Hub provides the ideal platform for companies to gain insights ...

Improved disclosure in fashion supply chain: Baptist World Aid Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... a strategy to address gender inequality and discrimination in their supply chain." The report noted that tracing raw materials remains a significant challenge, "with just 7% of companies knowing where all their raw materials, such as cotton, are coming ...

Cement companies need to "more than double" emissions reductions: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... "thanks to reducing their carbon footprint during the cement making process, in part due to better access to alternative materials from other carbon intensive sectors," as well as newer and more efficient cement plants. "Cement is a heavy and largely ...

Financial Services industry has key role to play in financing the SDGs: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... business savings and revenue annually in four key sector clusters: food and agriculture, cities and mobility, energy and materials, and health and well-being. The research found that the 60 largest opportunities from these four sector clusters could ...

New Forests to sell carbon credits via Emissions Reduction Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... fossil-based energy, fuels, and chemicals with more sustainable inputs from bioenergy, biofuels, bio-plastics, and bio-materials," according to New Forests' 2016 sustainability report. New Forests engages in carbon crediting programs in other parts of ...

BetaShares launches Australian equities ethical ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... activities. Such activities include: renewable energy, water efficiency, recycling, waste remediation and re-use of materials, education, healthcare, animal health, healthy foods and nutrition products, and green star rated buildings, amongst others. ...

Rosenberg Equities analysis suggests low-carbon income strategy possible

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... across emerging and developed markets. The study showed that carbon emissions are heavily skewed towards utilities and materials stocks, sectors that also have high average dividend yields. However, AXA IM said the study also showed that most of the ...