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PRI launches new reporting framework for signatories

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have launched a new reporting framework that is designed to enhance the transparency of disclosures by asset owner and investment manager signatories. Signatories will be required to publicly report each year ...

GRI, UN Global Compact, WBSCD to collaborate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... have not yet been developed, but part of that process is the need for business to demonstrate accountability and transparency, and GRI noted that its G4 guidelines can be used for business to integrate sustainability into their strategies and to assess ...

Publish What You Pay to take case to new government

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... that they will bring in payments disclosure." Earlier this year, the European Parliament voted in favour of a new Transparency and Accounting Directive. The amendments to the Transparency and Accounting Directive will make it a requirement for European-Union ...

Australian/NZ property continue dominance in GRESB survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... 683,400 cubic meters of water. "The strong sustainability performance in the region may in part be attributed to transparency in sustainability performance at asset level, which is reinforced by sustainability regulations," the report said. "For example ...

HSBC calls for policies to support low-carbon financing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... markets has focused on risk, notably around carbon emissions," the report said. "This needs to be matched by greater transparency on allocations to climate solutions, an agenda pioneered by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project." HSBC also said that there ...

ASX to include ESG disclosures in governance principles

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... Exchange Corporate Governance Council and the ASX for introducing these reforms." This proposed change would increase transparency regarding disclosure of social and environmental risks by listed companies. "While the focus of the recommendation is on ...

Deutsche Borse joins Integrated Reporting pilot programme

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... affairs, at Deutsche Borse. "The integrity of the information provided by businesses is crucial in enhancing the transparency and trust between businesses and investors. Our participation in the IIRC Pilot Programme signals the start of our own journey ...

J.P. Morgan rates Australian REITs reporting, management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... playing a role, and as company directors generally seek to reduce the increasing risks they face. As long as there is transparency of accounts and decision making processes, and shareholder wealth is created, we do not have an issue with company founders ...

NYSE joins UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
... Initiative to explore how stock exchanges can work with investors, regulators and companies to enhance corporate transparency and performance on environmental, social and corporate governance issues. Other members include the Brazilian Stock Exchange ...

Christian Super invests in microinsurance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
... performance and social impact of its investments, through a proprietary dashboard and reporting tool that offers transparency to metrics on both sides. "We don't just treat social indicators as tick-boxes - it is information that allows the business ...