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Experts evaluate impact of Modern Slavery Act review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
The proposed reforms to Australia's Modern Slavery Act will serve to improve transparency and enhance focus on remedies and remediation of instances of modern slavery, according to experts. Last week, the Australian government tabled a sweeping review ...

Climate engagement escalation vital to responsible investing: Aviva Investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... infrastructure and buildings, and reduced carbon intensity of direct investments by 25%. The company invested £360 million in social housing providers in 2022 and £110 million in Connected Kerb, an electric vehicle infrastructure specialist. "Investing ...

Hamilton Lane raises $370m for second impact fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... broader sustainable investment platform. Impact Fund II is a closed-end investment vehicle that aims to create positive social and environmental impact alongside generating private equity returns. It has a focus on making direct investments across strategies ...

Review recommends significant reforms to Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
A sweeping review of Australia's Modern Slavery Act has recommended the introduction of a mandatory due diligence process for reporting entities, penalties for organisations that don't comply with the act, and the establishment of a federal ...

AI and ESG: risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... are more specific to industries like industrials, materials, and communications. Threats associated with public trust, social license, and bias are particularly relevant for businesses in sectors that directly interact with customers or communities ...

Aust Post launches inaugural sustainability linked bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... priced its first-ever sustainability bond, a $100 million issuance with the use of proceeds linked to environmental and social projects. Issued under an Australian Medium-Term Note (AMTN) program, the funds raised will be used to assist Australia Post ...

Giant Leap completes fundraise for second impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... its business model so that every dollar of revenue generated is inherently linked to generation of measurable positive social or environmental impact." "This is all in line with our belief that investing with purpose leads to greater returns," Richardson ...

RIAA launches armed conflict toolkit for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
Companies and investors need to be aware of the risks, responsibilities and legal obligations that occur in relation to armed conflicts, with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) launching a toolkit to help investors engage on the ...

Assessing the risks of psychosocial safety

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... culture you have, where there's fear of repercussion... that's a psychosocial hazard in itself." No workplace is immune to social hazards, Paula Bruce, senior workplace relations adviser at IHR Australia said. "Humans are biopsychosocial beings, and ...

Are companies drowning in a sea of ESG requests?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... will ensure that companies can improve their ESG and greenwashing can be avoided. But when it comes to the environment and social issues, understanding is still in the foundational stages. Everyone wants to understand their role and their purpose, be ...