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S&P DJI launches Green Bond Select Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... bond indices, which are more streamlined and more aligned with wider fixed income propositions, including growth, transparency around the definition of green and an additional layer of eligibility criteria that makes it more investable, tradable and ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... aren't comfortable making a statement that they're not doing anything to address these issues. Greater disclosure and transparency are also usually welcomed by civil society, investors and other stakeholders, and can help drive a race to the top." While ...

GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board appoints chair, new members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... International, is the new chair of the GSSB. Kuszewski has around 25 years' expertise in corporate accountability and transparency, stakeholder dialogue, risk and opportunity identification, and communication planning around corporate sustainability ...

Putting Sustainable Beef on the Table

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... The Framework presented is based on five guiding principles: relevance, inclusivity, credibility, practicality and transparency. There is a focus on continuous improvement and no one can deny the industry is taking the first step towards a more secure ...

Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Bribery, corruption, and pushing for increased corporate transparency are themes cited by sustainability and engagement specialists as key themes for 2017. Susheela Peres da Costa, deputy managing director, Regnan - Governance Research & Engagement ...

Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Climate change, corporate transparency, data and cyber security, consumer shift toward plant-based proteins and other issues are potential environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment themes that are both a source of risk and reward for investors ...

Global Reporting Initiative hire Tim Mohin as chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... to help companies, investors, governments and civil society achieve a more sustainable future through the power of transparency. It's humbling to represent the tremendous body of work from the many people who have made, and continue to make GRI a global ...

Majority of 50 largest super funds have RI approach: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... your strategy, which is a challenging one, and one where there is some interesting work to grapple with, and then transparency and responsiveness - how do we talk about it and report back on it. That was the basis of the framework, about 107 questions ...

IGCC, investor groups issue updated guide for oil and gas industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... analysis and 'stress testing' well enough embedded into key business planning processes and investment decisions? Transparency & disclosure - does the company disclose its operational emissions in the annual report and/or on the corporate website. How ...

EY issues call to action to companies over social license to operate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... that the public is "more alert, connected and cynical" when it comes to issues like "executive remuneration, tax transparency, market power, vertical integration, trading personal information and zero-carbon business models," which are all central to ...