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ISSB launches draft sustainability disclosure standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022  |  NEWS
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has moved one step closer to the creation of a unified set of sustainability disclosures with the release of two drafts covering general sustainability-related disclosure requirements and specific ...

"Alarming" lack of capex alignment to 1.5C goals: Climate Action100+

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... across all or some of their emissions footprint, a 17% year-on-year increase, while 90% of focus companies have some level of board oversight of climate change. Further, 89% of focus companies have aligned with TCFD recommendations either by supporting ...

Greenwashing key concern as Ethical Advisers Co-op passes $2bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... two significant impacts for co-op members, said Tim Fitzpatrick, financial adviser at Ethical Investment Services and a board member of the EAC. "We've been adapting to the changes that have been occurring, both in terms of dealing with clients and ...

CEFC, Hostplus, Octopus Australia to invest in renewable energy asset

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... opportunity for the Gippsland community to benefit from the clean energy economy. "We are delighted that Hostplus has come on board, building its future green investment pipeline on behalf of its diverse 1.4 million members, and delivering on the CEFC ...

Identifying female leadership as driver of value: Vontobel

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... Superannuation Investors (ACSI) released analysis for International Women's Day finding that women make up only 9.5% of board chair roles and 6.5% of CEOs across the ASX200. The analysis also shows that women now occupy more than 36% of board seats ...

Gender imbalance persists in ASX200

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... research from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) shows. Nearly 35% of women hold a seat on an ASX200 board, almost doubling from seven years ago when there were only 18%. Out of the 200 companies, there are currently only 19 one-woman ...

APRA to survey all regulated entities on climate vulnerability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... through mitigation plans, including through engaging customers and counterparties, and reporting relevant information to board and senior management, and considering external market disclosures. CPG 229 was released in December, and APRA-regulated entities ...

AGL takeover bid first, but not last on net zero grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... accelerating decarbonisation action. Investment specialists told FS Sustainability that the deal, which was knocked back by the AGL board on the grounds that the $7.50/share offer price undervalued the company, signals a shift by private equity and private ...

U Ethical makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
U Ethical has appointed Annette King and Robin Burns to its board of directors. King brings more than 18 years' experience in directorships, including roles at MLC Australia, Swiss Re, AFG and FNZ Group. She also has over 10 years in CEO or general ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... advisory, including mergers and acquisitions, ANZ said. As part of the transaction, ANZ will gain a seat on Pollination's Board. ANZ was advised by Ashurst and Pollination by Hamilton Locke and BDA Partners. The $50 million will be used to both grow ...