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David Bradbury announces inquiry on future of the AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... internationally, it is becoming important that there is some consistency to these reporting requirements and that they are well road-tested for users and producers alike." At the CSA conference, Bradbury also announced that he would make a referral to ...

Pacific Hydro reduces carbon footprint 37%

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
Pacific Hydro, a renewable energy company owned by Industry Funds Management's Australian Infrastructure Fund, reported a reduction in its carbon footprint of 37%, primarily due to a decrease in construction activities, while also reporting net sales ...

New standards for measuring GHG emissions in value chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2011  |  NEWS
... global corporate affairs, communication and sustainability for S.C. Johnson, in a statement accompanying the launch. "Our road test of the new Scope 3 standard provides us with key data to drive our strategic business decisions regarding greenhouse gas ...

Renewable energy poses opportunities, risks for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
Renewable energy investments have appeal for institutional investors as infrastructure projects that provide a hedge against the anticipation of future costs on carbon emissions as well as meet sustainable investment targets. But while global bodies ...

Social risk: the impact on the Australian cattle industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2011  |  NEWS
The Australian cattle industry has been whiplashed by the effects of a five-week-long suspension of live export of cattle to Indonesia. The suspension was prompted by the public outcry after broadcaster ABC showed instances of animal cruelty at Indonesian ...

Integrating ESG an evolution for institutional investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2011  |  NEWS
Raising institutional investors' awareness of ESG risk and return factors is an evolution, according to Martin Goss, senior investment consultant, head of client consulting, Australia at global consultancy Towers Watson. Institutional investors can ...