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Dhaka, Colombo stock exchanges launch guides for sustainability reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... second version of our guidance document to listed companies on communicating sustainability integrates perspectives and standards of GRI, which is set to add considerable value to users of the publication." The Colombo Stock Exchange has 297 listed companies ...

GRI marks 20th anniversary of first draft guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... disclosures must become the new normal and integrated into the global economy." In 2015, the GRI's Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) announced that the voluntary G4 guidelines would transition into what is now the GRI Standards by the end ...

Climate change, modern slavery on ESG engagement agenda: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... listed mining companies are doing and how do they address risk management. There are various defence types of tailing standards around the world, and some will be calling for one standard around the world, so we'll look at that." The circular economy ...

Australia, EU Free Trade Agreement includes SDGs, climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... reference to commitments from both sides around the Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, environmental and labour standards. Andrew Petersen, CEO, Sustainable Business Australia Since 2015, the European Union has had a policy known as " Trade ...

Coles recognised by Marine Stewardship Council for sustainable seafood

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... in a row." Coles focuses its work on the chain of custody by working closely with supplier partners to meet the MSC standards, Whitaker said. "Some of the producers are quite remote, and providing technical expertise to overcome challenges is a key part ...

Teachers Mutual Bank receives RIAA certification for products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... and other activities deemed harmful. "Teachers Mutual Bank operates under a distinctive social responsibility, with standards and practices that have been adopted by the board and senior management," said Steve James, CEO, Teachers Mutual Bank. "We're ...

Calix identifies six sustainability challenges impacting clients

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... Europe, fungicides and pesticides need to be re-registered every 10 years to ensure they comply with stringent safety standards. Many of the products in use currently are unlikely to achieve re-registration in the next few years, creating demand for ...

Natixis joins the Climate Bonds Initiative Partners Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... issuers, service providers as well as governments and related institutions, to promote the development of green bond standards. Separately, Climate Bonds Initiative announced that ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services ...

SASB Foundation appoints Marc Siegel to SASB Board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
The SASB Foundation has appointed Marc A. Siegel to serve on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). Siegel joins SASB after almost 10 years as a board member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). He is currently a partner ...

Sustainalytics acquires GES International, increases global reach

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... by founded by Magnus Furugard and headquartered in Stockholm. The firm has expertise in norms-based screening, global standards engagement, stewardship and fiduciary voting services, Sustainalytics said. "As investors place an increasingly high value ...