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Human rights in business remain a challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... put forth by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). UN Guiding Principals advocate for a continuous improvement approach in addressing human rights impacts, requiring businesses ...

Social license or social-washing - weighing the value of public statements on the Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... conglomerate Wesfarmers, have each made a $2 million contribution to the Yes campaign. Both the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) support the Voice. ESG and social impact ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... related to index construction, but what it means for stewardship activities." The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified the Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund as part of its RI Certification Program. ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... fund was as simple as divesting from a few fossil fuel and armament stocks." The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) "warmly welcomes the revised guide, which RIAA has been advocating for more than five years," said RIAA executive manager ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
After serving as chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for more than 10 years, Simon O'Connor is leaving the professional network at the end of this year. O'Connor took the position in February 2013, leaving ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Investors (ACSI), the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) said preparers need more support and guidance, particularly to address the problem of data gaps. The consultation paper ...

Hejaz invests in Islamic Bank Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... Islamic-compliant banking services for the first time." Last November, Hejaz announced that the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified four of its funds. The Responsible Investment Certification Program applies strict criteria ...

RIAA launches armed conflict toolkit for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... responsibilities and legal obligations that occur in relation to armed conflicts, with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) launching a toolkit to help investors engage on the issue. RIAA launched the armed conflict toolkit at their ...

Is divestment the last resort for modern slavery?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... contemporary forms of slavery urging investors to stay engaged. Speaking at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) RI Australia 23 conference in Melbourne, Tomoya Obokata, special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery at the ...

Podcast: What's happening at RI Australia 2023 - Estelle Parker

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is gearing up to hold its annual conference in Melbourne May 10-11. FS Sustainability is proud to be an official media partner to the event, and we're joined by RIAA's Executive Manager, Programs ...