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CHRB launches human rights methodology, pilot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) has launched its methodology and will rank the human rights performance of the top 100 companies globally in a pilot benchmark. The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark will focus on the largest companies in the ...

GRI, CDP publish updated reporting guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... from annual reports to "sustainability data exchange", while focusing on major challenges like climate change and human rights. All of this will be coupled with a new role for stakeholders, who will be empowered by almost real-time interactions with ...

Global Reporting Initiative to open Manila Office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... developed countries invest millions in sustainable development activities in emerging markets to address poverty, human rights and climate change," de Ocampo said. "The sustainability reporting process is used around the world to address challenges that ...

Australian grain industry poised for export gains: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... customers need." This means that as the value chain gets more complex, the sector must manage issues like food safety, human rights concerns such as worker exploitation as well as environmental issues like land use and water management. This impacts ...

Agriculture, food and beverage pose ESG risks: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... Protection Agency license, is that a signal that there is a deficiency in other areas?" Similarly, there are potential human rights risks in the supply chain relating to worker exploitation. The report cites examples in the Thai fishing industry as a ...

Baptist World Aid: labour concerns in electronics' supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... reason that worries us is because the deeper you get to the supply chain and the further away you get, the worst he human rights abuses can be." The median grade for the electronics companies was C, which the report authors said suggested that companies ...

Nordea joins Corporate Human Rights Benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
Nordea Asset Management has joined the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) as the initiative works to publish its first pilot benchmark this year. CHRB has developed draft indicators that will be used to rank companies on their human rights performance. ...

Can sustainability considerations drive corporate innovation?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... with corporate strategy in Australia. Sustainability experts tell The Sustainability Report that environmental and human rights concerns will feature highly on the agenda in 2016. Chi Woo, KPMG Australia partner Meanwhile, experts also note that the ...

Paris Agreement refers to mitigation co-benefits

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... associate and co-head of the Allens Climate Change Group. "The agreement specifically refers to indigenous people, human rights, and vulnerable ecosystems, which means these matters will need to be into account and that everyone should have an appropriate ...

Altius Sustainable Bond Fund certified by RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... be further excluded if it is "materially involved in causing or perpetuating injustice and suffering; infringing human rights; supporting oppressive regimes; animal testing for cosmetic purposes; having unacceptable environmental management practices ...

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Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY
CareSuper hired an ESG specialist from a rival, while Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation appointed an executive director of effective philanthropy.

Macquarie AM takes over Island Green Power

KARREN VERGARA
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is now the owner of renewable energy developer Island Green Power, scooping up the remaining 50% stake.

Palliser Capital hits out at Rio Tinto board

ANDREW MCKEAN
Palliser Capital has vowed to continue pressing for governance reform at Rio Tinto after its shareholder resolution calling for an independent review of the miner's dual-listed company structure fell short at the group's annual general meeting.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

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