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CHRB launches human rights methodology, pilot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... ultimately be a competitive advantage," said Steve Waygood, chair of the CHRB Steering Committee and chief responsible investment officer at Aviva Investors. "At the moment, companies that are less accountable for their impacts on people are still able ...

Ayers Rock Resort finishes 1.8MW PV system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... right and better for the environment. We're pleased that CEFC finance has helped encourage additional private sector investment in renewable energy and is helping to build technical experience in this sector." The installed system is expected to generate ...

Urgent need for social impact metrics development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
There is a need to develop metrics to measure social impacts of impact investment in sectors such as affordable and social housing, healthcare, homelessness and vulnerable children and young adults among others, according to investment and governance ...

Q&A: Madeleine Senior, Bert Rebelo, Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... etc., to measure the impact. The other thing that we do in the US is as a manager of managers - we have a tool called Investment Oversight Solutions.... When I look at the Australian market, the structure here is very similar to the Dutch market - managers ...

Impact Investing Australia launches inaugural Australian survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... areas related to children and young people and clean energy, according to Impact Investing Australia's inaugural impact investment survey. Rosemary Addis, chair of the Australian Advisory Board on Impact Investing and Impact Investing Australia Impact ...

ARENA allocates $8.4m for Normanton Solar Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... closer to where it's needed can provide more reliable and efficient power," Frischknecht said. "This is a key ARENA investment focus for fringe-of-grid and network constrained areas. Normanton Solar Farm will act as a test case for network provider Ergon ...

Global Reporting Initiative to open Manila Office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... Indonesia, Sri Lanka and The Philippines to build capability. "While much of the world struggles with reduced foreign direct investment (FDI) and lower growth rates, Asian countries, and in particular ASEAN economies, continue to accelerate in these ...

Australian grain industry poised for export gains: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
Asian demographic shifts and continued drought conditions in Australia could drive Australia's grain industry to increase its global wheat exports to AU$7 billion by 2030, according to ANZ. Michael Whitehead, ANZ Bank's sector head of food, beverages ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... said. "For those of us in the sustainability movement, whether we're looking at corporate sustainability or responsible investment, have come to see that we need to engage with boards of directors," Sainty said. "Corporate sustainability movements need ...

RIAA certifies three super funds as responsible investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) has, for the first time, certified three superannuation funds under its relaunched Responsible Investment Certification Program. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO Australian Ethical Super, Christian ...