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Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... the context of nature and human rights," Leske said. "Impacts and solutions often are part of Indigenous communities. Guidelines in Australia are starting to reflect this, in particular the work of the RIAA First Nations and the RIAA Nature Working Group ...

Mega asset manager defends OECD complaint

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... wealthiest nations. The complaint was made under the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises - the corporate framework in the absence of binding international agreements which applies to ...

World Bank exit policy gets thumbs up from local experts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... resolutions where appropriate. "Financiers do have leverage to bring to the table," she said. "Having a clear policy/guidelines for how to engage and when to exit is part of good governance." While IFC's new policy does incorporate these strategies ...

Misleading ads rampant for sustainability jobs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... sustainability experience in a scientific, policy or practical context relating to a multitude of disclosure frameworks, guidelines, standards, policies and protocols. While the AASB was clear on their need to hire sustainability reporting executives ...

DEI code to boost retention: CFA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... Profession, or the DEI Code, in Australia. The code is voluntary, but signatories are expected to follow implementation guidelines and report on their progress. The six guiding principles of the code fall under talent pipeline, talent acquisition, promotion ...

UBS passive strategies flagged on human rights

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... (ICE) facilities. Non-profits BankTrack, Coalition for Immigrant Freedom, and Worth Rises allege UBS violated OECD Guidelines by failing to exert influence over these companies to address human rights abuses. Alleged violations include forced unpaid ...

ISO to launch first net zero standards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... zero standard to launch at COP30 in November 2025 in Brazil. The standard will be an expansion of the ISO Net Zero Guidelines launched at COP27. It aims to accelerate sustainability, and vitally, will work to prevent greenwashing by supporting independently ...

Morningstar reveals top three undervalued stocks

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... better than most in the long term. "More than half the portfolio is rated Premium by Property Council of Australia guidelines and most of the rest is A-grade," it said. "Dexus' portfolio has held up relatively well in major downturns compared with ...

Demand for human rights solutions intensifies

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... aligned with international codes of conduct, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and ...

Sustainable Finance Roadmap to turbocharge investment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... embed the mandatory reporting regime, complete Australia's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, and develop best practice guidelines to advise businesses on net zero transition plans disclosure. Importantly, it offers a plan for development of product labelling ...