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New net zero standard for miners

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by mining companies, this standard aims to foster transparency, accountability, and sustainability within the mining sector. The standard was developed through consultation with investors, mining companies ...

MONEYME becomes a B Corp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... Corps are certified by the non-profit B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. The process of gaining accreditation showed both strengths and areas for improvement, Graham said. Five ...

Human rights in business remain a challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... binding, they exert influence over domestic and regional policies like the Modern Slavery Act 2018, shaping corporate accountability for respecting human rights. In light of the growing momentum on modern slavery regulation, global trends are compelling ...

Engaging for real-world decarbonisation: IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... 2023-2030. Companies will be asked to implement "a strong governance framework which clearly articulates the board's accountability and oversight of climate change risk" as well as take action to "actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the ...

Building sustainable supply chains

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... visibility in supply chains by using systems and data; partnering with stakeholders; demonstrating leadership and accountability; and ways to navigate a dynamically complex reporting and regulatory landscape. Brambles director of sustainability, corporate ...

How investors manage risk in a new AI world

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Institute finds an absence of AI-focused corporate governance strategies, hindering prudent decision-making and accountability. In fact, only 10% of corporate leaders reported having a dedicated AI strategy in place. This month, the federal government ...

Fidelity creates chief sustainability role, plus new chairs for IPCC and PRI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... to evolve in line with client and regulatory expectations, we believe it is important to have a single point of accountability across Fidelity to deliver a consistent, overarching sustainability strategy - setting policy and governing delivery of our ...

Cleaning up diversity-washing boosts business performance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... software aims to help business owners, HR managers, finance teams and diversity and inclusion managers improve accountability and move the needle on DEI. Results from a pilot study found 78% of businesses want tools to analyse their DEI position, set ...

Singapore to scale climate data with CDSC NZDPU partnership

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... that participate would affirm their climate transition commitments at the global level, improve transparency and accountability of data, and strengthening credibility for investors. "Collaboration is critical to achieving the goal of creating a unified ...

Chinese listed companies that invest in ESG show higher quality financial reporting: Study

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... listed companies has found that those that invest in ESG-related projects show high quality financial reporting and accountability, according to a new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers. CDU Professor of Accounting Indra Abeysekera ...