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IOSCO calls for comparable, reliable ESG reporting standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... and to set a sound baseline for jurisdictions to consider when setting or implementing their sustainability-related disclosure requirements." IOSCO noted that IFRS is seeking to establish an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to sit ...

Investors outline roadmap for mandatory climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... investor networks including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) have outlined a plan to bring mandatory financial disclosure of climate change risks to Australia by the end of four years. IGCC, CDP and the Principles for Responsible Investment ...

ESG ratings "just opinions": Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... does require educating clients on its intricacies. "Our ESG ratings are data driven," Ellis said, "we build in company disclosure, anything that is publicly available we can use. We do focus on company disclosure, both mandatory and voluntary, but we ...

Climate change, diversity, inequality top engagement agenda: T. Rowe Price

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... systemic inequality topped the engagement list for T. Rowe Price, with the global fund manager pressing for improved disclosure from corporations and asset managers on ESG issues. T. Rowe Price has issued its third ESG annual report, and in discussing ...

ASFI reports on momentum towards sustainable finance sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
Companies in the financial sector are building momentum towards implementing the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI), including aspects of integrating sustainability into day to day practice. ASFI has released its first momentum report ...

SGX CEO calls for increased international collaboration on sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... SGX have a role to play in this, pointing to the fact that SGX-listed coampnies are enhancing their sustainability disclosure since the SGX mandated ESG reporting in 2016. The average overall sustainability disclosure rose from 60.6 in 2019 to 71.7 in ...

ASX companies face heightened stakeholder scrutiny

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... bottom line, how does that create value for a wide variety of shareholders." The growth in gender diversity, continuous disclosure and the Two Strikes rule are features of Australian corporate governance are positive features in the Australian market ...

Powerful signal on climate with votes, court decisions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... care expected of directors in managing climate-related risks and the legal risks of greenwashing. Identification and disclosure are no longer enough for companies - directors need to explain how they are managing climate risk, and company directors have ...

$515 million sustainability loan anchors seaport refinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
An Australian seaport has secured more than a half a billion dollars in sustainability-linked and green loans as part of a broader refinancing transaction. National Australia Bank (NAB) has led the development of a landmark loan for Port of Newcastle ...

SGX-listed companies improving sustainability disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) have made the largest improvement in their sustainability reporting and disclosure in 2020, with all listed companies showing improvement overall. The average overall sustainability disclosure rose from 60.6 ...