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Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... made to a consultant providing advisory services on the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, and the inquiry by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) into allegations that "certain executives and directors" at Leighton Holdings ...

Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... Symantec." Environmental themes are another dominant issue again in 2017. Credit Suisse ESG Research also published its Australian ESG Climate Change State of the Nation 2017 report, citing policy issues in both Australia and the US as large impacts ...

Sustainalytics to augment Sydney office, launch Tokyo office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... emerging markets ESG research and analysis. The decision to close the Singapore office and reallocate resources to augment Australian and establish Japan is based on Sustainalytics' corporate strategy of operating in proximity to clients, Jantzi said. ...

BetaShares launches ETHI sustainability-themed ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... impact on how companies conduct themselves. This is our first step towards developing a broader suite of solutions for Australian investors."

Commonwealth Bank ranked in top ten of G100 Sustainability Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Commonwealth Bank has appeared in the top 10 list of the G100 Sustainability Index, one of only two Australian companies to make it in the top 100. Kylie Macfarlane, general manager of corporate responsibility. CBA CBA was ranked sixth in this year's ...

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 ...

Clean Energy Innovation Fund invests in Carbon Revolution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... Pritchard, Clean Energy Innovation Fund transaction lead. "We hope this technology can be as transformative as other Australian innovations, such as wi-fi technology and the Cochlear ear implant." The CEFC cited Climate Change Authority statistics that ...

Women comprise 25% of ASX200 board positions: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... now comprise 25% of board positions in ASX200 listed companies, up from 8.3% in 2009, according to research from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Louise Petschler, general manager - advocacy, AICD AICD notes that women now comprise ...

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures release draft guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... member of the G20 FSB, and will be reviewing the disclosures," she said. "This is the draft, but we'd be encouraging Australian financial regulators to closely review the recommendations and how they can be aligned with existing standards. On a first ...

Barcaldine Remote Community Solar Farm begins energy generation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... DC). The farm has been developed by Elecnor, and has been supported by a grant of AU$22.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and AU$20 million in debt financing from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The ...