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Coles recognised by Marine Stewardship Council for sustainable seafood

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... part of that," he said. "From the financial side, it can be challenge as well." Coles also puts in resources to train employees in store, Whittaker noted. "We operate over 800 stores, making sure that the chain of custody has been maintained and independently ...

Human rights, trust, climate risk top sustainability agenda for 2019

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... any companies that are seen to be laggards in this area, the reaction from investors, civil society, customers, and employees could b quite severe. But I do think, for the hypothetical company that finds the issue, talks about the problem, tries to fix ...

Australian businesses seek positive social impact: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... they currently have the correct workforce composition. Talent Champions are embracing the responsibility to train their employees with a proactive approach, while emphasising society and ethics. "What we're trying to do is find something to put a handle ...

Sustainalytics acquires GES International, increases global reach

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... than 500 team members, 200 of which are to research and 20 to engagement services. Almost all of the roughly 65 GES employees, including the entire senior management team, will join Sustainalytics. The transaction was completed on January 2, 2019. Transaction ...

Responsible investment reaches tipping point, more work to come: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... positively in the context of the ongoing Royal Commission into banking practices, headline news regarding wage theft of employees, and instability over climate change policy. "There are absolutely irresponsible activates occurring, and the responsibility ...

US activists target banks over finance to for-profit prisons, detention centres

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... that the companies did not violate the pension fund's requirement of respect for human rights. The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has received similar communication. Lopez Varona noted that the Corporate Backers of Hate program ...

ACCR, CAER study gender pay gap at ASX100 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... advocate and put pressure can reveal additional understanding." "The bar for reporting requirements related to Australian employees and gender pay equity is minimal under the WGEA reporting standards," said Nina Haysler, CAER's research project manager. ...

Rosenberg Equities to manage $1bn ESG mandate for CalPERS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
Rosenberg Equities has been appointed by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage a portfolio of environmental and socially responsible investments. Kathryn McDonald, director of investment strategy, AXA Rosenberg Rosenberg ...

Institutional investors step up engagement as part of Climate Action 100+ initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... months is more than we ever expected," said Anne Simpson, investment director of sustainability at the California Public Employees' Retirement System, one of the largest U.S. public pension funds with over $349 billion in assets under management. "More ...

Listed franchise companies facing structural reform risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... taken," John said. "The most prominent is Caltex who is in the process of insourcing their franchises and paying underpaid employees of franchisees." Credit Suisse pointed out in its report that given that many of the issues raised in the inquiry "appear ...