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David Atkin, responsible investment leader, to step down as Cbus CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... in Australia and abroad. "Cbus is recognised as an employer of choice and David has driven a strong focus on gender diversity as a Male Champion of Change, understanding the positive impact this has on investment outcomes and broader fund performance." ...

ASX200 hits 30% target for women on boards: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... ords board positions, as of 30 November 2019. "It is clear that Australia's largest companies see the value of board diversity; a diverse mix of views and perspectives around the table increases board performance and reduces the risk of group think," ...

Quantitative managers test ESG data as stand-alone factor in strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... signal," McDonald said. "For example, we recently improved our prediction of year-ahead earnings quality by adding company diversity to our quality modelling. This means that our quality assessment of a company is influenced by its ESG features long ...

GSSB seeks new business enterprise member for governance body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... Applications are considered by GRI's Independent Appointments Committee, which seeks to balance regional and gender diversity in its appointments to the GSSB. There is currently one Australian representative on the GSSB - Dr Robyn Leeson, who is vice-chair. ...

ACSI issues updated Governance Guidelines for ASX300 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... management of material ESG issues, remuneration, corporate culture, social licence to operate and firm commitments to diversity. On social licence to operate, ACSI said "we reinforce our view that acting in the best interests of the company requires ...

ACCR files shareholder resolution with BHP over industry associations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... including workplace health and safety, environmental protection, global warming, community engagement, workforce skills and diversity, and measures that support economic growth, which would not be possible to replicate. Resolution 2 makes no reference ...

Australia's green bond issuance tops $15 billion: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... bonds over the last three to four years. The Australian market has developed in line with global best practice, showing diversity of product, transparency for investors and lenders, innovation in the use of proceeds and commitment to uphold market standards." ...

Companies increase ESG reporting, but "glaring gaps" remain: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... 22 companies disclosed metrics around both voluntary turnover and workforce engagement. ACSI also reported on gender diversity in executive management teams, finding that on average only 21% of executive/leadership roles in ASX200 are held by women. ...

Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative sets working groups

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "It was very purposefully set up to make sure there's a diversity of thought and background around the table. That gives us the greatest chance of having the most interesting out comes of ...

CEFC provides $120 million finance for Curtin University development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... CEFC CEO. "We see WA as playing an increasing role in Australia's transition to lower emissions, given the size and diversity of the state economy and the appetite for innovation. " The new student accommodation at Exchange will target will target 5-Star ...