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Impax Asset Management analyses environmental impact of portfolio

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... high, but once those products leave the factory then they have a very positive benefit," Jenkyn-Jones said. "Solar displaces coal and fossil fuels and similarly each panel will basically lead to the building using much less energy.... So that's the issue ...

International Integrated Reporting Council hires Richard Howitt as CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has named Richard Howitt as the next chief executive officer. Howitt will succeed outgoing CEO Paul Druckman on 1 November. Howitt is currently a Member of European Parliament (MEP), and will step ...

EY, UN Global Compact evaluate state of sustainable supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
Many companies around the world do not have a comprehensive understanding of the performance, risks and sustainability impacts of their supply chain, according to a new report by the UN Global Compact and EY. While leading companies around the world ...

Natural Capital Protocol launched worldwide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
A coalition of global stakeholders have launched the Natural Capital Protocol, a framework designed to assist companies in measuring and valuing use of and impact on natural capital. Andrew Petersen, CEO, Sustainable Business Australia The Natural Capital ...

Stakeholders assess ESG policy priorities for Parliament

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
While Australia waits to see who will form government for the 45 th session of Parliament, stakeholders with environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus are turning their attention to their policy objectives for the next term, as well as developing ...

Companies aware of Sustainable Development Goals: ACCSR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
Australian businesses are aware of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and many are planning strategic partnerships targeting material goals, according to the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR)'s 8 th Annual ...

Financial Impact Action Plan program to target exclusion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
A coalition of organisations including Good Shepherd Microfinance, EY, Centre for Social Impact (CSI), and the Australian government has launched the Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) program. FIAPs are intended to commit organisations to coordinated ...

AODP releases 2016 Global Climate 500 Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... divestment in high carbon shares and investment in low carbon investments. "As a result of introducing a new exclusion on coal mining, coal-fired electricity generation and oil tar sands in November 2014, we divested $25 million of high carbon shares," ...

Experts weigh implications of Labor's ETS proposal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... climate change practice. "Labor's focus on renewables will bring about a faster transition, particularly with shutting down coal-fired electricity stations. And in comparison to existing policy, Labor would increase the timing and trajectory, meaning ...

Moree Solar Farm signs PPA with Origin Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016  |  NEWS
Moree Solar Farm (MSF) has entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement with Origin Energy, covering 100% of the output from the 56 MW solar farm. Moree Solar Farm was developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures' (FRV) and is located in northern New ...