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BlackRock presses case for better ESG disclosures for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... recommendations: 1.Encourage standardised ESG disclosure within a consistent global reporting framework, similar to international accounting standards, by: a. Recognising the importance of identifying and managing ESG risks and opportunities as a component ...

Climate-aligned bonds total US$694bn: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... investment grade, and majority of bonds have tenors of 10 years or more. Low carbon transport was the largest single sector, accounting for $464 billion or 67% of the total climate aligned universe, followed by clean energy at $130 billion, or 19%. The ...

Food Loss and Waste Accounting Standard launched

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
A multi-stakeholder partnership has developed and launched the Food Loss and Waste Accounting and Reporting Standard (FLW Standard), designed to set global definitions and reporting requirements for managing food loss and waste. The Food Loss and Waste ...

Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... the agreement itself -there are key matters that will be detailed and negotiated in the pre-2020 period relating to accounting principles and transparency. In allowing the use of international credits, there will need to be certainty in relation to the ...

Urgent need for social impact metrics development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... benchmarks are our there internationally, and then almost backfilling the data points from those transactions." "Our accounting system was created 600 years ago with double entry ledgers," Dr Chioatto said. "It revolutionised the capitalistic society ...

Uncorking economic, environmental benefits of wine on tap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... environmentally friendly and increasingly popular locavore foodie culture. About the authors: Roger Burritt is Professor in Accounting and Sustainability in the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at the Faculty of Business and Economics ...

Can sustainability considerations drive corporate innovation?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... regulators, even as reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) transitions from a set of guidelines to accounting standards. These developments will give organisations more tools to integrate commitments such as the Sustainable ...

Principles for Responsible Investment hire Kris Douma

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... following a series of scandals in the sector. The NBA's membership comprises over 21,000 professionals working in public accounting practice, at government agencies, as internal auditors or in organisational management. Prior to his role at the NBA ...

Women, generational change coming to ASX boards: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... were the most common background for directors - 14 appointments to ASX100 boards, ACSI Said. Chief executive roles and accounting experience are common backgrounds, while one former public servant and one former politician joined boards. "Women are under-represented ...

Citi joins Natural Capital Declaration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... everyone," according to the declaration. NCD signatories are integrating natural capital considerations into financial accounting, disclosure and reporting. National Australia Bank is one of the founding signatories. See Also: VicSuper signs on to Natural ...