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Stewardship: the costs of developing social enterprises

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... enterprises that are developed enough to attract debt and equity financing is still painstaking. There is still a "stewardship cost" in developing those businesses that is borne by varying participants, including philanthropies, fund managers, financial ...

UCA Funds Management on asset allocation for NFP portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... can introduce defensive and growth asset investments to their asset allocation while still exercising responsible stewardship of their resources, according to a paper written by UCA Funds Management. Michael Walsh, UCA Funds Management CEO UCA Funds ...

Valuing ESG risks, return potential in real assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... producers have to demonstrate that transparency. We are already requiring this, and have certification from the Forest Stewardship Council. Companies that are selling certified products are positioned to take advantage." On the opportunity side, this ...

Colonial First State GAM publishes global stewardship code

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) have published a set of Global Stewardship Principles for its funds management business. Pablo Berrutti,head of responsible investment Asia Pacific, CFSGAM The Global Stewardship Principles are compliant ...

CDP calls for corporate stewardship to manage water risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... regulations and 42% of boards are not engaged on water, CDP said in the report. CDP called on companies to adopt a stewardship approach to managing water risks. "Companies with robust water stewardship strategies are characterized by having a comprehensive ...

CBA questioned over carbon emissions calculations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... it was to keep consistent our story in that sense." The bank is currently developing new targets for environmental stewardship, Walton said. "As we speak, we are looking at what's next," she said. "We have exceeded our targets and even if you were to ...

GRI names Christianna Wood chairman of board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... forestry company. Waack is a board member of several national and international organizations such as FSC - The Forest Stewardship Council, and FUNBIO - The Brazilian Biodiversity Fund. He is the former president of Orsa Florestal and former director ...

PRI launches new reporting framework for signatories

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... one of the fastest growing investment trends of the 21st century and robust reporting on ESG integration, voting and stewardship activity is essential if the financial services industry is to win back the trust of its stakeholders," said Fiona Reynolds ...

UN Global Compact designs equities index that outperforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... indicators based on the Global Compact's ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption. Sustainalytics had approximately 722 Global Compact companies in its research universe - the Global ...

Climate Disclosure Standards Board becomes NCD supporter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... that it recognises all resources on which financial and economic wealth depend and encourages reporting, accounting, stewardship, maintenance and restoration of natural capital in the global economy," said Lois Guthrie, CDSB executive director. "The ...