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Developing methods for monitoring impact investment returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2013  |  NEWS
... statistically significant but portfolio specific," she said. Where there is a lack of benchmarks combined with limited resources for in-person information tours to overseas assets, Macready hopes to work with international peers to develop a network ...

Charter Hall publishes first sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2013  |  NEWS
... applied to meet a "C" application level. Independent assurance of energy and greenhouse data was provided by Environmental Resources Management Ltd (ERM) in accordance with the ISAE 3000 assurance methodology.

A view on Woolworths' corporate responsibility report

JOSH DOWSE  |  FRIDAY, 21 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... management of supply chain issues will determine whether Woolworths rural relationships are where they should be. Using resources wisely Woolworths may still be getting a clear handle on its environmental measures, as they are somewhat confusing in the ...

Net Balance and ECO-Buy in sustainability service merger

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... organisations in integrating sustainable procurement practices, including membership, consulting services, training, resources and events. Net Balance offers services around five areas - sustainability strategy and advice, climate change, environmental ...

Unconventional gas development poses risks to investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... the US, so it's not only through even investing in Australian equities, there are exposures offshore. We have a global resources team who have selected to avoid coal seam gas in Queensland at the moment because they thought the risk is too great, there's ...

Minerals Council of Australia implementing water accounting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... University of Queensland, the MCA Water Accounting Framework is intended to aid the industry in reporting use of water resources in a consistent and contextual manner by "identifying and quantifying water flows and their relationship with supply contracts ...

Investment in programs for Aboriginal women and girls needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... build the skills to develop careers and employment; and enabling supports that help Aboriginal women and girls to access resources such as transport, child care, housing and financial support as part of family, work, study and community obligations. ...

Fewer ASX companies see carbon price as a business risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... commonly identified an increase in economic attractiveness of gas compared to coal, thereby increasing the demand for gas resources for electricity generation," the report noted. Fabian said that companies were more likely to report on risks to business ...

Sustainable development and Australia in the Asian Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... to manage scarcity much more than abundance - water, building materials, traditionally, there has been a scarcity of resources, " Mellon said. "The ability for us to take the learning outcomes at the micro-level, so that can be about building technologies ...

Wesfarmers publishes 2012 sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... years ahead." Wesfarmers reported on each division's individual performance, noting that each division has its own human resources function. Across each division, there were initiatives to reduce injuries tailored to the nature of the business. Wesfarmers ...