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Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... the agreement itself -there are key matters that will be detailed and negotiated in the pre-2020 period relating to accounting principles and transparency. In allowing the use of international credits, there will need to be certainty in relation to the ...

Urgent need for social impact metrics development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... benchmarks are our there internationally, and then almost backfilling the data points from those transactions." "Our accounting system was created 600 years ago with double entry ledgers," Dr Chioatto said. "It revolutionised the capitalistic society ...

Uncorking economic, environmental benefits of wine on tap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... environmentally friendly and increasingly popular locavore foodie culture. About the authors: Roger Burritt is Professor in Accounting and Sustainability in the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at the Faculty of Business and Economics ...

Can sustainability considerations drive corporate innovation?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... regulators, even as reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) transitions from a set of guidelines to accounting standards. These developments will give organisations more tools to integrate commitments such as the Sustainable ...

Principles for Responsible Investment hire Kris Douma

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... following a series of scandals in the sector. The NBA's membership comprises over 21,000 professionals working in public accounting practice, at government agencies, as internal auditors or in organisational management. Prior to his role at the NBA ...

Women, generational change coming to ASX boards: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... were the most common background for directors - 14 appointments to ASX100 boards, ACSI Said. Chief executive roles and accounting experience are common backgrounds, while one former public servant and one former politician joined boards. "Women are under-represented ...

Citi joins Natural Capital Declaration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... everyone," according to the declaration. NCD signatories are integrating natural capital considerations into financial accounting, disclosure and reporting. National Australia Bank is one of the founding signatories. See Also: VicSuper signs on to Natural ...

UCA Funds Management select Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... and New Zealand market and delivers a range of solutions for institutional clients; including Australian investment accounting and tax, unit registry services, investment operations outsourcing, and specialized custody solutions "Northern Trust is delighted ...

CDP, ClientEarth, CDSB in plea to UK's FRC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
... is the UK's independent regulator for corporate governance and sets the frameworks for codes and standards for the accounting community. "The lack of consideration and disclosure of climate risk by fossil fuel companies is staggering; they are continuing ...

ANZ issues $600m green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
... also four Green Star buildings, which account for around 40%. There are some smaller solar asset that's also in there, accounting for around 2%." The majority of assets - around 77% are in Australia, with 16% in Asia and 7% in New Zealand, White said. ...