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Measuring the gap between ASX board ethics, exec performance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... leaders in incorporating ESG factors into senior executive remuneration, "notwithstanding measures that may exist in setting CEO remuneration, the board is not aware of the values in material decisions made by the CEO and other senior executives." The ...

Signs of a "greenium" in bond market: Climate Bond Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... benefits of green, from the German sovereign bonds through to green product in US and European markets," said Sean Kidney, CEO, CBI. "The wider implications, for sovereigns, corporates and banks are increasingly obvious. With the growth of green bond ...

More women on ASX200 boards, but lag in CEO and chair roles: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... 11 to 24. It is very encouraging to see the number of women directors continuing to increase," said Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO. "But it is disappointing that the number of female chairs and CEOs continues to languish. The benefits of having more women ...

Economist urges drastic action on climate change policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... risk to Australia's economic growth long term, according to the head of one the leading economic think tanks. Danielle Wood, CEO of the Grattan Institute, told an audience of investors at the Financial Standard's annual Chief Economist Forum in Melbourne ...

CEFC finances Tesla megapack battery project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... clean electricity and is a key component of Australia's transition to a low emissions economy," said Ian Learmonth, CEFC CEO. "This project is a world-class example of how utility scale batteries can help electricity networks support a higher penetration ...

Social, governance risks to unequal global vaccine distribution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... the impact of COVID-19 worldwide, and help foster a fairer and more sustainable global recovery," said Debby Blakey, HESTA CEO. "We're keen to work with other global investors to explore ways we can encourage further investment that will help fund ...

Ethical fund manager sets ambitious FUM target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... Australians, we believe in that positive force." Sister publication Financial Standard recently profiled Australian Ethical CEO John McMurdo on how his passion for mountain biking supports his love for challenges in other arenas, such as wealth manag ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... Tinto, and its recognition of the importance of climate-related financial risks to investors," said Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO. "Climate change risks are deeply embedded across our economy and a significant challenge for Australian companies and investors. ...

Australian business face European carbon levy for exports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... all of Australia's trade will be with countries that have committed to decarbonization by mid-century, noted Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). "The thing that has escalated so quickly here is the fast-evolving climate ...

BetaShares to launch climate change innovation ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... catastrophic impact of climate change and other environmental threats cannot be overstated," said Alex Vynokur, BetaShares CEO. "However, these challenges also present opportunities. Our new fund will provide exposure to global companies leading the ...