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Acorns launches ethical investment portfolio option Emerald Portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... signed up to Acorns in the year since its launch, primarily from millennials. "Millennials are more attuned to the social impact of their actions than other demographics and are driving the interest in sustainable investment. However, they also don't ...

GRI, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launch new Indo-Pacific program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) have partnered to launch a new program, Sustainable Trade and Investment through Reporting in the Indo-Pacific (STIR Indo-Pacific). The STIR Indo-Pacific program ...

Community Sector Banking recertified as B Corporation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Best awards in California in 2016. The awards "recognised companies that scored in the top 10 per cent globally on their B Impact Assessment - the rigorous and independent process through which companies certify as B Corporations," according to Community ...

Investors decry decision by United States president to withdraw from Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... in the financial markets, board rooms and at a policy level take the same approach. Understanding and managing for the impact of climate change on assets is clearly stated in our Responsible Investment charter. These are not just words for us, they are ...

VicSuper affirms status as a tobacco-free superannuation fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... been set to zero: respect for human rights standards, and prevention of violations, management of the negative societal impact do to tobacco consumption, product safety and its impact on health, Vigeo Eiris said. "The scrutiny of companies' behaviours ...

New Forests expands on forestry sector's role in investment, bio-economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... schemes acros markets. New Forests recently held a day-long investment symposium with more than 100 institutional investors, impact investors, businesses, and NGOs gathered in San Francisco. The New Forests' symposium also "explored the experience of ...

Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Michael Orzano

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... panel of experts then analysed important issues for investors and companies, including the value of gender diversity, the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the value of engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The panel included ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Martina Macpherson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... panel of experts then analysed important issues for investors and companies, including the value of gender diversity, the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the value of engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The panel included ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: panel discussion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... panel of experts then analysed important issues for investors and companies, including the value of gender diversity, the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the value of engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The panel included ...

Video: Demystifying ESG from Investor and Investee Perspectives: Closing remarks, AIRA Immediate Past Chairman Warwick Bryan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... panel of experts then analysed important issues for investors and companies, including the value of gender diversity, the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the value of engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The panel included ...