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Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Bribery, corruption, and pushing for increased corporate transparency are themes cited by sustainability and engagement specialists as key themes for 2017. Susheela Peres da Costa, deputy managing director, Regnan - Governance Research & Engagement ...

Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Climate change, corporate transparency, data and cyber security, consumer shift toward plant-based proteins and other issues are potential environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment themes that are both a source of risk and reward for investors ...

University of Melbourne launches Sustainability Plan 2017-2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Allan Tait, vice-principal administration and finance and chief financial officer, University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne will divest itself of fossil fuel holdings, become carbon neutral before 2030 and achieve zero net emissions from ...

Sustainalytics to augment Sydney office, launch Tokyo office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Sustainalytics, the independent ESG research and analysis firm, will close its Singapore office and reallocate resources towards a stronger presence in Australia and an office in Japan. Michael Jantzi, CEO, Sustainalytics The Sydney and Tokyo offices ...

Escala Partners choose Ownership Matters to provide proxy advisory research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Private wealth manager Escala Partners will offer clients access to research and insights from proxy advisory firm Ownership Matters to provide specialised research on governance issues. Giselle Roux, Escala Partners The decision to use Ownership Matters ...

BetaShares launches ETHI sustainability-themed ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
ETF provider BetaShares has launched a sustainability-themed ETF based on global stocks that are selected based on a broad set of ethical screens. Alex Vynokur, managing director, BetaShares The BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) ...

Hunter Hall ownership changes prompt review from asset consultants

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
The announcement that Hunter Hall founder Peter Hall is stepping down as CEO and CIO of the ethical investment fund and is selling his ownership stake has led asset consultants to re-evaluate the firm from an operational perspective as well as raise ...

DCA sets agenda for diversity and inclusion in 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Australian businesses need to continue committing to diversity and inclusion policies and practices in 2017, according to Diversity Council Australia (DCA). Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council Australia DCA lamented the return of the phrase "political ...

Video: Labour Rights and other ESG Issues in Asia - the highlights

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
The Sustainability Report recently recorded a live panel discussion entitled Labour Rights and other ESG issues in Asia, sponsored by Ausbil Investment Management. Labour Rights and other ESG Issues in Asia: The Highlights from The Sustainability Report ...

GRESB appoints Sander Paul van Tongeren as managing director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... want to acknowledge Nils and his significant contribution to GRESB over the last seven years. After his transition, he will act as my strategic advisor," Ramanujam said. "Nils' vision for the real estate and infrastructure sectors to create more efficient ...