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Calls for transformation, climate skill in AGL board renewal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... to the dearth of board experience with change management or transformation skill and experience, Australian company directors "lack the skills and experience" to lead the transition to net zero emissions by 2050, according to a 2021 report by the Investor ...

ASX boards need to "quickly evolve" on ESG skills: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... company engagement and through fostering relationships with industry groups, such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), said Melior head of advocacy strategy and senior analyst Julia Bailey. "We are building relationships with the ...

U Ethical makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Zealand and Asia with AXA, Mercer and Manulife. She is a qualified actuary, fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is president and chair at the Actuaries Institute in Australia. U Ethical cited her experience leading significant ...

Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... would have resulted in poorer transparency of investee companies' practices and performance. "Just like company directors, lawmakers must be held to high standards of governance," Rennie said. "Legislation should be justified, proportionate, consistent ...

Oliver Wyman appoints ex-Westpac exec as special adviser

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has also served as a board member of the Australian Financial Markets Association, the Banking & Finance Oath, and the ...

From the courtroom to the boardroom: climate change risks and remedies

LOUISE CAMENZULI, JULIA GREEN, SANDY MAK  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... could be debilitating, and impact the ability to secure financing or result in the withdrawal of capital. For company directors, individual liability under the Corporations Act 2001 for breach of fiduciary duty is also a very real risk.

Australian company boards lack skill, experience to lead net zero transition: IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Australian company directors "lack the skills and experience" to lead the transition to net zero emissions by 2050, according to a report by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). Further, the IGCC report, A Changing Climate: what investors expect ...

Weighing litigation risk of net zero targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
Disclosing ESG information brings risks of liability and litigation to companies, and company directors and their investors must be aware of those risks. Recently, the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) filed a court case which ...

No all male-boards on ASX200 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
There are no more ASX200 all-male boards, according to the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Silver Lake Resources Limited, announced the appointment of Rebecca Prain as a non-executive director 17 August, while Kogan.com appointed Janine ...

Companies have duty to act on climate conclusions of IPCC report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... have also moved, Herd said. MinterEllison partner and head of climate risk governance Sarah Barker noted that company directors and executives need to understand the forward-facing nature of all climate change risks and understand that the future will ...