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Woolworths facing shareholder resolution asking for human rights supply chain disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
Woolworths is facing a shareholder resolution asking the company to provide annual disclosure to shareholders on potential and actual human rights impacts in the company's supply chain. Brynn O'Brien, executive director, ACCR The Australasian Centre ...

Local Government Super hires David Smith as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Children's Cancer Institute "As a global leader in responsible and sustainable investment, LGS has established a strong reputation for providing some 90,000 members with outstanding value via a combination of local, tailored service together with comprehensive ...

Cyber security a rapidly evolving material risk for companies: Citi Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
Cyber security and data protection is a rapidly evolving material risk for companies, and Citi Research recently surveyed the ASX100 to assess how companies are responding to the risk. Elaine Prior, managing director / ESG analyst, Citi Research Citi ...

Australian, NZ organisations consider impacts of bribery, corruption: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... Bribery and Corruption Survey 2017, a follow up on their 2015 survey. According to the survey, most respondents say reputation is the biggest risk for organisations whether domestic (65%) or international (70%). Conflict of interest was the most common ...

Climate Bonds Initiative analyses disclosure of use of proceeds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... not disclose. However, the report notes "if the issuer has used the publicity of issuing a green bond to boost its reputation, it should also report publicly." The report also notes that two of the 49 non-reporting bonds in the data set were issued prior ...

APRA hires lead for new team that will consider cyber-security risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has recently created a combined team that will take the lead in governance, operational and insurance and will issues "such as IT and cyber security." Karin Halliday, AMP Capital corporate governance ...

Directors, senior executives have obligation to consider climate change: Norton Rose Fulbright

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... Fulbright said. Elisa de Wit, partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Risks that companies should consider include transitional, reputation and physical, Norton Rose said. Norton Rose pointed to statements by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission ...

AMP Capital to divest from tobacco, controversial weapons

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... "This provides greater insight into the potential risks and opportunities that may impact the value, performance and reputation of companies we invest in on behalf of our clients. It is consistent with AMP's commitment to building a sustainable future ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... address human rights risks in their supply chains, as not doing so can have significant impacts on operations, brand and reputation, and profitability."

Monash University issues world-first certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... raising, which is a world first," said Richard Lovell, CEFC debt markets lead. "Monash University has a well-earned reputation for its commitment to sustainability. The CEFC's involvement in this certified climate bond reflects our commitment to work ...