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ACSI report finds gaps in ASX200 codes of conduct, whistleblowing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... of conduct is a practical way of doing this." "Risk coverage in ASX51-200 codes of conduct was weaker," the report said. "Six topics (fraud and corruption, bullying, human rights, and fair dealing/product responsibility) were covered by approximately ...

Sustainable returns versus ESG risk analysis: Stewart Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... Jack Nelson, portfolio manager at Stewart Investors. "There are nearly 30 countries with sugar taxes, and another five or six this year will introduce taxes, including probably the UK and South Africa. That's of huge interest to us, whether it's regulatory ...

Australian Ethical Investment makes three new hires

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... analyst. She comes to Australian Ethical from Allens, where she was a senior associate. She will "use her legal training and six years of commercial experience to critically assess investment opportunities and advocate for change," Australian Ethical ...

KPMG event tells companies to consider the "What ifs" of climate risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... Law, and the policy Californian Insurance Commissioner David Jones has imposed on insurers in his jurisdiction over the last six to eight years. But it is coming. It is coming. From an accountancy perspective, IFRS has indicated that it is reviewing ...

Green bond issuance from China reached US$37.1 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Green bond issuance from China reached US$37.1 billion (RMB248.6 billion) in 2017, a 4.5% cent increase over the previous year, according to a report issued by the Climate Bonds Initiative and China Central Depository and Clearing Co. Ltd (CCDC). Sean ...

BetaShares sees increased demand for "true to label" ethical products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
The BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: FAIR) has amassed $65 million in the six weeks it has been listed, indicating demand for "true-to-label" ethical products, according to Managing Director Alex Vynokur. Alex Vynokur, managing ...

PRI publishes guide on responsible investment in infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... of regulatory compliance. The primer outlines some of the ways indirect and direct infrastructure investors can apply the six Principles for Responsible Investment, intended for both asset owners and investment managers that are looking to adopt a more ...

High to severe ESG incidents affect market capitalisation: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
High to severe environmental, social or governance (ESG) incidents are associated with a 6% average decline in market capitalisation for affected companies over a short-term period, according to a new report by Sustainalytics. Martin Vezer, senior associate ...

CDP issues 2017 Climate Change Report for Australia/New Zealand companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... commodities were asked to report on their efforts to better assess, measure and mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities, and six responded. CDP noted that Brambles is one of six companies globally that received a score of A for their forest program ...

CEFC, Right Click Capital invest in Redback Technologies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... Redback to expand its R&D capabilities, accelerate development of its smart software suite and hire 30 people over the next six months, Livingston said. "Australia has the highest penetration of rooftop solar in the world," said Ian Learmonth CEFC CEO. ...