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Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... said. "... All of these things are connected together." Dan Gocher, director of climate and environment at the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) called the report a blunt warning. "The science is clear: we simply cannot afford anymore ...

Activist group files climate resolution to AGL AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
Shareholder activist group Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has filed a shareholder resolution with AGL Energy requesting targets that are aligned with the Paris Agreement for both of the proposed demerged companies. The resolution ...

Powerful signal on climate with votes, court decisions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... minister from approving the Vickery Extension Project. Dan Gocher, director of climate and environment at the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) noted that Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell are three of Australia's largest oil and ...

Brokers recognised for excellence in ESG research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... ESG research by a non-broking firm was L abour Hire & Contracting Across the ASX100, by Dr Katie Hepworth, Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility. The nominated research covered each of the environmental, social and governance areas. RIAA reported ...

Say on climate a "milestone moment" for ASX companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... activists and civil society organisations calling for greater climate-related disclosure and set targets. The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) have spearheaded a number of those resolutions across the ASX, including Santos, Woodside ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... deeply embedded across our economy and a significant challenge for Australian companies and investors. The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) also welcomes Rio Tinto's "leadership and commitment" in putting the climate strategy to ...

Scentre Group to increase disclosure for cleaning contracts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... Responsible Business Report and Modern Slavery Statement which will be released on 31 March, Scentre Group said. The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has been engaging with Scentre Group on the issue, and was preparing to file ...

Divestment should be tool of last resort on climate: ACCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... that are based on metrics that can be compared across the industry, according to recommendations from the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). ACCR has published Cutting Carbon : what the rush to divest fossil fuels means for emissions ...

Rio leadership overhaul aimed at restoring trust, license to operate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... at Egon Zehnder, will join Rio Tinto as chief people officer in April. Brynn O'Brien, executive director, Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, called for deep cultural change at Rio Tinto. "The next three to six months are the critical time ...

Stakeholders mull impact of Rio Tinto report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... UNDRIP in 2013, and it was first promulgated in 2007," said James Fitzgerald, strategy lead and counsel at the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). "In the years since, it's turned from something that looks like a positive benefit ...