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Companies considering implication of BEPS reform: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... looking at a wholesale change of the global-tax system," Wiebe said. "Some of it's starting already - you're seeing some legislation here in Australia, and in places around the world like the UK, and we're anticipating that over the next five years there ...

Australia falls in EY renewable energy index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... accountability for the shift to a low-carbon economy. "The CPP is the most comprehensive, far-reaching and flexible emissions legislation in the US to date and gives a clear steer on the country's long-term energy strategy," said Ben Warren, EY's global ...

Victorian government expands EUA legislation statewide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
The state parliament of Victoria has passed legislation offering environmental upgrade agreements (EUAs) across the state. Scott Bocskay, CEO of the Sustainable Melbourne Fund Once the bill becomes law, local governments in Victoria can offer businesses ...

Average CEO pay increased in 2014: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... executives, While the packaging and disclosure of CEO pay has undoubtedly become more disciplined in recent years, thanks to legislation like 'two strikes' and termination pay - as well as challenging scrutiny from ACSI and others - company investors ...

EY appoints new climate change and sustainability leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... This year, the climate change and sustainability practice will focus on the impacts of climate change and associated legislation, and an ongoing focus on health, safety and environment, human rights and social impact. "Organisations recognise that focusing ...

FTSE Russell launches All-World ex Coal indexes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... Carbon or 'Green' Economy". FTSE Russell is also developing custom ex-coal products that will be in line with impending legislation in Norway and the state of California. The new indexes come after the 2014 launch of the FTSE All-World ex Fossil Fuels ...

Swiss Re hedges wind risk for Infigen Energy wind farms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
... REC price also has a spot and a forward market," Summons said. "Since the government has basically pushed the new legislation dropping the RET this week, we had to come up with what we thought that RET price was going to be for the next year or so. That ...

Government proposes governance changes for super boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
The federal government has proposed legislation that will require boards of superannuation funds to be comprised of at least one third independent directors and an independent chair. Pauline Vamos, CEO, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

Video: Fossil Fuel Divestment Exposure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
... processes towards investment issues and is bounded by legal and regulatory standards for fund trustees. Regulations and legislation are changing the way companies and asset owners report on carbon emissions and exposures to future carbon emission liabilities ...

South Australia one step closer to building upgrade finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
The government of South Australia has introduced legislation that will enact environmental upgrade finance allowing commercial property owners to access finance to retrofit buildings to improve water, waste and energy efficiency. South Australia Climate ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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