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Deloitte survey finds procurement leaders lack visibility in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... understand the risks of modern slavery in their supply chain," Black said. The foundational step for any company is to conduct a risk analysis of their suppliers to identify any potential exposures to human rights violations. "There are many ways of ...

ACSI report finds gaps in ASX200 codes of conduct, whistleblowing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... their employees about appropriate conduct in respect of these topics. The code of conduct is a practical way of doing this." "Risk coverage in ASX51-200 codes of conduct was weaker," the report said. "Six topics (fraud and corruption, bullying, human ...

Evolution towards autonomous vehicles present infrastructure investment: AMP Capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... say you've already invested for 10 years and you get that back in five, you're being compensated for that at a low level of risk." Autonomous vehicles will also necessitate the widespread adoption of 5G wireless networks. "AVs are huge generators of ...

Sustainable returns versus ESG risk analysis: Stewart Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... sustainable goods and services - companies that are well positioned in terms of tailwinds of changing consumer trends, and minimal risk of headwinds from regulatory action. Companies providing medical supplies, or soaps and shampoos to people in developing/emerging ...

Russell Investments to implement new material ESG score methodology

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Nicki Ashton, head of strategic partnerships, Institutional Australia, Russell Investments Global asset manager Russell Investments has created a methodology to provide material ESG scores for companies within its investment universe. The methodology ...

Acorns Grow Australia to launch superannuation product

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... investing portfolio is a diversified option and includes Australian equities, international equities, bonds and cash. It has a risk-return profile similar to Acorns' current "Moderately Aggressive" portfolio and aims to achieve similar returns. It is ...

KPMG event tells companies to consider the "What ifs" of climate risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
If corporate boards are not asking "what if" about climate risk and climate change scenarios, they're not doing their jobs properly. Panel discusses disclosure of climate risk. L-R: Rachel Alembakis, publisher, the Sustainability Report; Adrian King ...

Sustainalytics outlines ten key global ESG risks for 2018

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... we've noted that more investors are interested in looking at integrating ESG information into their financial analysis from a risk perspective," said Martin Vezer, senior associate, thematic research at Sustainalytics. "So instead of looking at upside ...

Peering into the sustainability crystal ball for 2018 - what lies ahead?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... about this one, this legislation - unlike the UK Modern Slavery Act- requires organisations to understand where human rights risk s are, but and requires you to do due diligence. A big trend for us here, and we've spent a lot of time investing in our ...

Thorn agrees to ASIC undertaking for refunds, write-offs for goods leases

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... was a textbook example of a social issue, with legislation showing that an externality and poor practices were financial risk as well." Walsh, who retires from UCA Funds Management in February, considers the engagement campaign with the sector to be ...