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Rise of automation to drive emergence of "super jobs": Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019  |  NEWS
... productivity and efficiency gains that can arise when people work with technology, using it to both augment and broaden the scope of the work performed," Deloitte said in its 10 Human Capital Trends for 2019 report. "What we're seeing is that as people ...

Investec Asset Management launches Global Environment Strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... across the value chain that benefit from the trend towards decarbonisation. (Image Courtesy Investec Asset Management) "Scope 3 is a lot harder to measure and not all companies will ascribe a number to their indirect emissions," Baker said. "We're trying ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... data." The initial focus list was developed using CDP reported and modelling data on companies' combined direct and indirect scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions. "Investors recognise that exposure to climate-related financial risks as well as ...

HESTA commits additional $40m to Social Impact Investment Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... with the returns that we can achieve more broadly in the real estate portfolio. " Equity-based investments are within the scope of the trust, but the risk-adjusted opportunities and costs therein have not eventuated as yet, Major said. "Our cost of capital ...

QBE commits minimum $100m to impact investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... supply of investments is still growing. "The availability of investment options and the limited track record limits the scope," White said. "You have to tread carefully. As the market grows and as the investments grow more acceptable and have a proven ...

Improved disclosure in fashion supply chain: Baptist World Aid Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... where all their raw materials, such as cotton, are coming from." In the five years since the report has been conducted, the scope has increased from 41 companies to 114 companies, and 128 brands to 407 brands. In this year's report, 77% of companies ...

Rising importance of sustainability in the commercial real estate industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... 6-star rating demonstrates market-leading performance, while a 1-star rating means the building or tenancy has considerable scope for improvement. BREEAM: The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is a leading sustainability ...

Moving towards an Australian Modern Slavery Act: what does it mean for business?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... Communication managers need to be aware that triennial reviews of the Act are to be introduced and will likely expand the scope of reporting to include other human rights in due course. Responsibility for ongoing engagement with a new Anti-Slavery Commissioner ...

ESG integration comes into its own in fixed income portfolios: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  SUNDAY, 19 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... listed entities, noted Yen Wong, Head of Credit Research, Altius Asset Management. Thus, fixed income can offer a wider scope to engage with a broader range of organisations. "We do have a strong belief that in ESG risk assessment in fixed interest is ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... there." he said. "They do have specific asset manager/asset owner recommendations which are new, but even there, there's scope for investors to improve disclosure over time. For example, in terms of setting targets and scenario analysis, we weren't at ...

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Santos receives takeover offer from Abu Dhabi-led consortium

ANDREW MCKEAN
Santos has received a non-binding $8.89 per share cash offer from the XRG Consortium, led by XRG P.J.S.C., a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ANDOC), alongside Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ and US private equity firm Carlyle.

What do the best-functioning boards look like?

KARREN VERGARA
The best-functioning boards are future thinkers, understand their ESG responsibilities and are able to show their "battle scars," according to two governance experts.

Funding lifts for climate, health, people startups

KARREN VERGARA
While funding for impact startups has broadly declined, those operating in climate, health and people has seen funding levels improve compared to three years ago, according to the Impact Startups Benchmark Report 2025.

Mind the gap: Investors' role in balancing fairness and competitiveness in executive pay

ALEXANDRE PROST
Investors have a significant role to play in helping to move the dial on executive remuneration, aiming to increase fairness and reduce inequality.

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