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ESG strong factor in M&A activity: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... stronger occupational health and safety and better wellbeing for employees, which enhance operational environments and affect social factors as a second example. Increasingly, M&A transactions involve due diligence on assessing how investors they can ...

Directors engage on breadth of ESG issues facing companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... O'Sullivan provided insights on the material issues facing directors generally and their company boards specifically, citing social license to operate, being a purpose-driven organisation, the pace of disruption and managing constant change as important ...

Perennial awarded $100m Mercer mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... Better Futures strategy invests in companies that often operate in global markets in areas that improve environmental or social outcomes such as healthcare, education, renewable energy, technology improving energy efficiency or resource use, as well ...

Innova launches ESG model portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... that those living in the third world have to deal with the fallout - not exactly a fair balance between environment and social justice. These funds also end up heavily skewed towards growth areas such as tech, which is why they have under-performed in ...

Strong demand for ESG products, but education needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... second area of concern for advisers is for a clearer understading of impact and how fund managers demonstrate positive social and environmental impact, Guild said. "There is as call out and an increasing trend for providers and research houses to actually ...

CBA expands ESG term deposit to foreign currencies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... borrower ESG targets, which is at the same time aligned to the bank's strategy in supporting the green transition and positive social outcomes." The CBA ESG TD was launched in December 2021 when IFM Investors invested $200 million in the product. Extending ...

ASX 100 chief executive bonuses hit record highs

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... policies proposed by companies, namely where there was a lack of proper alignment and accountability for environmental and social performance relevant to the company's business strategy and operations, where there was a lack of proper disclosure ...

Risk management includes expanded ESG list: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... and ends with the board" and includes a full range of ESG risks including climate change, modern slavery, nature loss and social risks, according to an updated risk management guide from the Governance Institute. Risk management for directors - A guide ...

Australian miners top list as critical minerals demand grows: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... South32 is number 26. The report notes that demand for critical minerals is outstripping supply, so maintaining a robust social license to operate is essential. The report highlighted the January 2022 decision by the Serbian government to revoke Rio ...

Fox and Hare certified as B Corp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
Fox and Hare Financial Advice has become a certified B Corp, verifying its performance standards in social, environmental and good governance. B Corp accreditation is a global standard which identifies businesses and organisations with sustainable and ...