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Directors speak to evolving, expanding role of corporate boards at ACSI conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... exponential expectation of the role of companies, and companies are struggling to keep up with society, all of the stakeholders, the shareholders," McGrath said. "As a result of that, we really need to... bring more humanity to leadership, because that's ...

Asset owners identify economic inequality as rising investment risk at ACSI conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... implementation of this. So we're working with other funds, we're working with our friends in the Democratic Party, w our stakeholders to try and protect the important regulations that came out of the financial crisis." CalPERS uses techniques such as ...

Majority of investors believe ESG-focused investment improve returns: SSgA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... portfolio. The survey found that 59% of respondents said cost was the number one named challenge, limited demand from stakeholders was next on 52%, unclear value proposition on 52%, and a lack of internal knowledge and capability on 52% as well. Globally ...

IGCC, AIGCC publish investor disclosure guide aligned to TCFD recommendations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... critical agents in the transition to a low carbon economy and so have a responsibility to deliver the information our stakeholders need," The guide is organised around "core principles, effective narrative and the selection of appropriate metrics": The ...

Experts discuss impact of Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... develop the draft recommendations by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), companies and stakeholders such as investors should consider the information that should be disclosed to give a view of climate risks and opportunities. ...

IGCC calls for action, investment to adapt at-risk infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Australian Super. "Adaptation, and how to finance it, is becoming increasing important for investors and relevant asset stakeholders to consider." The IGCC report cited a number of barriers to investment in adaptation, including a clearly defined project ...

IIRC to hold comment period to review first three years of Integrated Reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Integrated Reporting (IR) Framework. The IR framework was published three years ago, and the IIRC is seeking feedback from stakeholders - those who prepare reports and those who don't - to take stock of the experience of the first three years of utilisation. ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... 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 the introduction of legislation similar to the UK Modern Slavery Act would have ...

University of Melbourne launches Sustainability Plan 2017-2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... transparent, and committing, as we have done, to reporting publicly annually, and we'll be held to account by our stakeholders as to whether we are progressing to deliver what we said." The university has committed to reducing emissions by 20,000 tonnes ...

Global Reporting Initiative hire Tim Mohin as chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... firmly believe that GRI Standards will help improve the world around us. I am eager to work with, and learn from, all stakeholders to help lead GRI's future." Wood thanked Hespenheide for his work. "GRI is indebted to Mr. Hespenheide for the leadership ...