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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... growing at an alarming rate, and that the notion of trickle-down economics is failing us." Emslie also noted that tax transparency is a rising governance issue, and for investment governance, the spread of Stewardship Codes is an issue as well. While ...

Fashion retailers increase reporting of human rights in supply chain: Baptist World Aid

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... companies now know all, or almost all of their second tier suppliers, an increase from 24% in 2013. "Engagement and transparency goes up every year," said Gershon Nimbalker, advocacy manager at Baptist World Aid Australia. "Those that are pushing back ...

IGCC, AIGCC publish investor disclosure guide aligned to TCFD recommendations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... have published a new guide on climate change disclosure for institutional investors. Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC The guide, Transparency in Transition: A Guide to Investor Disclosure on Climate Change, is aligned with the draft recommendations of the G20 Financial ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... problem. It was determined that we need to advance the quality and quantity of disclosures and therefore increase transparency in financial markets because without the right information, we think, investors and others might incorrectly price and value ...

S&P DJI launches Green Bond Select Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... bond indices, which are more streamlined and more aligned with wider fixed income propositions, including growth, transparency around the definition of green and an additional layer of eligibility criteria that makes it more investable, tradable and ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... aren't comfortable making a statement that they're not doing anything to address 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 ...

GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board appoints chair, new members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... International, is the new chair of the GSSB. Kuszewski has around 25 years' expertise in corporate accountability and transparency, stakeholder dialogue, risk and opportunity identification, and communication planning around corporate sustainability ...

Putting Sustainable Beef on the Table

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... The Framework presented is based on five guiding principles: relevance, inclusivity, credibility, practicality and transparency. There is a focus on continuous improvement and no one can deny the industry is taking the first step towards a more secure ...

Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Bribery, corruption, and pushing for increased corporate transparency are themes cited by sustainability and engagement specialists as key themes for 2017. Susheela Peres da Costa, deputy managing director, Regnan - Governance Research & Engagement ...

Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
Climate change, corporate transparency, data and cyber security, consumer shift toward plant-based proteins and other issues are potential environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment themes that are both a source of risk and reward for investors ...