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IIRC to hold comment period to review first three years of Integrated Reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has launched a worldwide public comment period to analyse the implementation of the International Integrated Reporting (IR) Framework. The IR framework was published three years ago, and the IIRC is seeking ...

Impact Investing Australia, Philanthropy Australia launch new grant program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... receive an Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant, receiving $90,000 in 2015 that was used to pay for the design, implementation and administration of a public share issue for the company to make shares available to the community. SRPC is a volunteer-staffed ...

Climate Bonds Initiative CEO speaks on 2017 green bond market outlook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
Australia should become a centre of excellence in the design, and implementation of green finance based on its ability to create reporting and methodology systems such as the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS), according to ...

Putting Sustainable Beef on the Table

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... Beef, the Red Meat Advisory Council released a draft sustainability framework for the beef industry in Australia. Implementation of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework, (James Nason, 11 January 2017) would provide an opportunity for this economically ...

Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... corruption, whistle-blowers and so on," Peres da Costa said. "Look at Rio, Leightons, the [2012] OECD report on implementation which last time was less than complementary about what was going on in Australia. That's likely to draw a bit of attention ...

NAB Asset Servicing launches Carbon Report product

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... members also becoming more active in seeking additional information, the carbon report supports clients with the implementation of carbon disclosure/monitoring strategies." For their part, Sustainalytics sees the partnership with NAB Asset Services as ...

Trailblazers, Good Shepherd Microfinance launch Financial Inclusion Action Plans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... succeeded individually." The FIAP program is based on the structures of Reconciliation Action Plans, with stages for implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance. Although FIAPs do not as yet have a certification stage, as RAPs have, it is envisaged ...

Majority of 50 largest super funds have RI approach: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... of funds have "clearly identified key stakeholders as playing a role in informing their investment beliefs." The implementation of responsible investment approaches has a broad array across funds. "In fact, we see many of the funds with multiple RI funds ...

IGCC, investor groups issue updated guide for oil and gas industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... business models will be robust, responsive and resilient in the face of a range of energy transition scenarios. Implementation - is scenario analysis and 'stress testing' well enough embedded into key business planning processes and investment decisions? ...

RIAA conference to consider impact of consumer demand for ethical funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... report, which benchmarks how the top 50 superannuation funds perform against five pillars - accountability, policy, implementation, measurement and outcomes and transparency, O'Connor said. "The second big focus for us is the industry has moved into ...