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WBCSD survey finds continued progress in quantity, quality of sustainability reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
Nearly three quarters of companies that participate in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have improved their overall reporting and disclosure of material sustainability issues, according to a survey. Andrew Petersen, CEO ...

CEFC, Right Click Capital invest in Redback Technologies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... like Redback's that mean households and businesses get the most benefit from these investments. We want to see home and business energy management systems and battery storage solutions become commonplace in Australia, offered as part of an integrated ...

Woolworths facing shareholder resolution asking for human rights supply chain disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... (HRDD Assessment)." The resolution recommends framing the assessment using the principles in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: the International Bill of Human and the principles concerning fundamental rights in the eight ILO core ...

Brambles talks sustainability strategy, Sustainable Development Goals and natural capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
Supply-chain logistics group Brambles has reported progress on its 2020 sustainability programs: Better Business, Better Planet and Better Communities, including reduction in wood consumption, carbon emissions and use of water. Juan Jose Freijo, global ...

Allens sets target to achieve 35% female partners by 2022

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... it's as simple as the fact that diversity and an inclusive culture is what we want to promote. It's better for us as a business, it's better for our clients. Having a diverse range of views and an inclusive environment means that people come, bring their ...

Investec Australia provides development finance to Eco Energy World

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... with various counterparties for longer term offtakes for the remainder, Investec said. "We know Eco Energy from our UK business," Law said. "We haven't worked with the investment team specifically, but they're known to the bank. " Investec has "significant ...

CEFC commits $98 million in finance to Victoria's Bannerton Solar Park

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... spokesperson. The almond farm benefits from leasing the land around its orchards, generating an additional revenue stream for its business. The project will involve around 180 jobs and is aiming for a connection date of July 2018. The plant will comprise ...

Considering the first 20 years of the Global Reporting Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... the development of the GRI guidelines since the beginning, and we've always had good participation from not just the business sector but also from what GRI calls the mediating institutions," Black said. "Academics as well have had a significant contribution ...

Seven ASX 200 boards with no women, 64 with only one: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... benefits of diversity on boards. "We believe that there is a deep pool of talented, experienced and women in the Australian business community that are ASX 200 board ready," Petschler said. "We are optimistic. If we saw a significant portion of those ...

Australian Executor Trustees launches strategic partnership, talks impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
Australian Executor Trustees (AET) has launched a strategic partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). Ben Clark, head of philanthropy and social investment, Australian Executor Trustees The partnership is aimed at developing more effective ...