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CPA Australia issues SME sustainability assurance guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... a whole lot of internal advantages, in terms of engaging the staff in the process, finding a different view on risk management," Ghandar said. "It's a huge role to play. Assurance practitioners see across a lot of organisations, and have valuable experience ...

Will sustainability survive the end of the boom?

JOSH DOWSE  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... the past five years, even through the GFC, institutional investors have increasingly accepted the value of strong ESG management, and corporate initiatives on social and environment issues have been relatively strongly supported. On the horizon, however ...

Government bodies not effectively speaking on sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... communicating sustainability-related issues to stakeholders, according to a survey of Australian-based sustainability management personnel, consultants and commentators. Stephen Hale According to the survey, half of respondents rated the effectiveness ...

Companies with carbon targets see higher reductions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... industries with potentially significant emissions from the supply chain, the report found that while 63% of companies report management of supply chain Scope 3 emissions and 58% report understanding of long-term climate and energy risks and opportunities ...

Minerals Council of Australia implementing water accounting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... designed and is implementing a water accounting framework to provide a means for companies to analyse their water use and management in a way that is tailored to the minerals industry. Developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Minerals Institute ...

Investment in programs for Aboriginal women and girls needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... community obligations. The report notes the need for financial programs focusing on wealth generation, investment and money management strategies to build long-term financial sustainability. Financial exclusion for Aboriginal women isn't just a matter ...

Boards increasing engagement on remuneration reports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... won't go away, and it's not just about gender," she said. "We're talking about boards that have skills in human capital management, IT, legal and experience in the markets in which businesses operate." In addition to remuneration issues, Wilson is also ...

PRI publishes hedge fund responsible investment paper

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... Investment Partnership, Harcourt Investment Consulting, Hedge Fund Standards Board, Hermes EOS, Highland Good Steward Management and Universities Superannuation Scheme. See Also: Q&A with James Gifford, executive director of the UNPRI

ANZ creates hydroelectric power policy for lending

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... practice," the bank said. "We will support customers who are continuously improving infrastructure delivery and water management practices, recognising this will deliver environmental, economic and social benefits to the businesses and communities in ...

Hermes Fund Managers launch quant ESG equity strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... fully utilised within the investment process of this new strategy." LGS has approximately AU$6.5bn in assets under management, and approximately AU$3.1bn invested in responsible investment strategies across asset classes including Australian shares ...