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Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The increased consideration of the role of the corporation in society and the growth of the corporate sustainability agenda has meant that engaging with corporate boards is more critical. Yet boards are challenged to build their capacity in this area ...

AMP Capital calls for value link to executive remuneration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
AMP Capital is exploring whether current executive remuneration levels reflect "a fair assessment of value" and whether they are aligned with shareholder interests. Karin Halliday, AMP Capital corporate governance manager In their latest corporate governance ...

RIAA certifies three super funds as responsible investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) has, for the first time, certified three superannuation funds under its relaunched Responsible Investment Certification Program. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO Australian Ethical Super, Christian ...

Agriculture, food and beverage pose ESG risks: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Companies in Australia's agriculture and food and beverage sectors may see new growth from increased demand in export markets via the new Australia-China free-trade agreement, but investors need to be mindful of potential risks including food safety ...

Uncorking economic, environmental benefits of wine on tap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Ed note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this article from Katherine Christ and Roger Burritt of Macquarie University. Katherine Christ and Roger Burritt Roger Burritt and Katherine Christ, Macquarie University New retail technology ...

UCA Funds Management supports 30% women on boards target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
UCA Funds Management will support the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI)'s goal of seeing women comprise 30% of ASX200 board positions by 2018. Michael Walsh, UCA Funds Management The ethical fund manager will monitor the proportion ...

KPMG Australia launches supplier code of conduct

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
KPMG Australia has launched a supplier code of conduct to engage its first-tier suppliers in promoting lawful, professional and fair practice. Kaushik Sridhar, national manager corporate citizenship, KPMG Australia The code will cover all first-tier ...

Impact Investing Australia launches guide to define social costs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Deloitte Access Economics in association with the Australian Advisory Board on Impact Investing have developed a guide to help the social services sector to define and understand the costs of social services. Rosemary Addis, chair of the Australian ...

Pauline Vamos to step down as ASFA CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Pauline Vamos is stepping down as CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds (ASFA), after eight and a half years in the role. The ASFA board will commence its recruitment process shortly and have asked Vamos to stay on to at least the end of June ...

Baptist World Aid: labour concerns in electronics' supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Forced labour, child labour and exploitation are "significant problems" in the supply chain of the electronics industry, according to the 2016 Electronics Industry Trends report published by Baptist World Aid and Not For Sale. In their second report ...