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GRI, CDP publish updated reporting guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and CDP have released an updated linkage guidance for companies that report on climate-related impacts. "With the G20 setting up a Task Force on principles and best practices for disclosure of climate-related financial ...

Impact Investing Australia launches inaugural Australian survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
Active impact investors would like to triple their allocations over the next five years, and investors allocate towards impact areas related to children and young people and clean energy, according to Impact Investing Australia's inaugural impact investment ...

Norton Rose Fulbright becomes Climate Bonds Initiative partner

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... "Norton Rose Fulbright has a long standing commitment to social responsibility and sustainability," said Simon Currie, global head of energy, Norton Rose Fulbright. "Our relationship with Climate Bonds Initiative is indicative of the significance we ...

Global Reporting Initiative to open Manila Office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is opening an office in Manila, Philippines as part of plans to increase its presence in the ASEAN region. Michael Meehan, GRI CEO Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for corporate responsibility reporting ...

Australian grain industry poised for export gains: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... demographic shifts and continued drought conditions in Australia could drive Australia's grain industry to increase its global wheat exports to AU$7 billion by 2030, according to ANZ. Michael Whitehead, ANZ Bank's sector head of food, beverages and agribusiness ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... social issues. Rosemary Sainty, doctoral researcher, UTS Business School and founding Australian representative to the UN Global Compact To grapple with these issues as well as understand the relative balance of stakeholders including shareholders, companies ...

Agriculture, food and beverage pose ESG risks: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... logistics," it's more likely that Australia can be the deli to the Asian region. The sectors have significant prospects due to global population growth and increased demand for nutrition, and the report by Ausbil states that Australia might have an export ...

Uncorking economic, environmental benefits of wine on tap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... real world. Her research interests include environmental management accounting, water accounting and sustainability in the global wine industry. Results of Katherine's research have been widely disseminated via top academic journals, professional publications ...

GRI creates GOLD Community for stakeholders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a new membership and engagement program, the GRI GOLD Community, consisting of representatives from stakeholders across business, civil society, and government. The GRI GOLD Community consists of representatives ...

RobecoSAM hires ACCSR for engagement over assessment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... review, while BHP Billiton was added to the sustainability index. Inclusion in the DJSI increases companies' visibility for global sustainability investment portfolios and provides companies with insights into opportunities for performance improvements ...