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Corporates should look beyond CSR to creating shared value

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... progressing and they can see that if they have a good day, if they do a good deal, they're part of a service as well, they can impact on impact beyond themselves." Dunn noted that they have a relationship with Brisbane-based Silver Chef Group, in which ...

Corporate governance guidelines on agenda ahead of AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... proactively seeking out meetings with active investors and engagement organisations, and in an unanticipated benefit of the impact of the two strikes rule, engagement specialists are saying boards are more receptive to speaking to environmental, social ...

Beyond Zero Emissions proposes model for retrofitting houses

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... already been applied in the [Australian Capital Territory] ACT residential sector and it has been shown to have a good impact - it basically makes high performing buildings more valuable in the market. To that end, there is a lot to be gained from applying ...

Carbon price uncertainty erodes business investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
The price on carbon has spurred business innovation to reduce energy and carbon emissions with minimal economic impact, but the uncertainty about its future post-election has delayed further investment across all sectors, according to a survey from ...

Climate Bonds Initiative releases criteria for solar assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
The Climate Bonds Initiative has released proposed eligibility criteria for solar assets under the Climate Bond Standard and Certification Scheme. Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds CEO The criteria specifies the amount of non-solar fuel back-up, or hybridization ...

AECOM employees to support Pollinate Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... productivity, removes the financial burden of unsustainable fuels, provides a safer living environment, and has a positive social impact." In addition to the smokeless cookstoves that are being introduced, Pollinate Energy sells a portable solar light ...

WWF: ETS repeal to reduce renewable energy, increase prices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
Repealing Australia's emissions trading scheme would reduce renewable energy production and retail electricity customers would likely face higher prices, according to a report released by WWF-Australia. Graphic courtesy of WWF-Australia The report finds ...

J.P. Morgan rates Australian REITs reporting, management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... defined within the REIT sector, J.P. Morgan said. REITs generally have established formal community engagement plans to impact positively on local community and "there is a broad volume of evidence to suggest REITs understand the link between the health ...

Asset owners, managers see climate change as material risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... shows that investors are continuing to look into the risk of climate change, question their fund managers, consider the impact that, for example severe weather might be having on their infrastructure investment such as ports and airports regardless of ...

Water risks threaten growth of metals, mining companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
Water risks are a threat to growth for the largest companies in the metals and mining sector, and those companies that manage water strategically are better financial performers, according to a report from CDP and Eurizon Capital. Fifty-seven of the ...