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AXA IM brings ESG equities analytic framework to Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... analysing how companies treat their employees." Again, the AXA IM research found that based on an evaluation of UK oil and gas and mining companies, those companies with the best employee socres returned 21% on an annualised basis between 2009 and 2012 ...

More women, more new entrants appointed to ASX100 boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... Aquila Resources, Aston Resources, Carsales, CuDeco, Dart Energy, Envestra, FKP, Fleetwood, Gindalbie, Kagara, Karoon Oil & Gas, Monadelphous, Mt Gibson Iron, Navitas, SP Ausnet, Seven Group, TPG Telecom, Western Areas, White Energy and Wotif.

Low Carbon Australia finances second Wagga Wagga project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... the aquatic centre's estimated energy costs, Wagga Wagga City Council's Mayor Rod Kendall said in a media statement. "The gas-fired generator will create electricity for the centre and the heat the engine produces will be used to heat our pools," Kendall ...

Stockland publishes integrated 2012 annual review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
Diversified property group Stockland reported continued reductions in greenhouse gas intensity in its office and retail properties, an 84% employee engagement score and a figure of AU$2.9m social return on investment for a typical Stockland retirement ...

Citi: "Carbon bubble" represents 1-2% of ASX200 value

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... component of their value. Some may benefit from other opportunities in a coal constrained world, for example from uranium or gas."

CFI up and running, albeit more slowly than expected

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... protection of Australia's natural environment. Thus far, four methodologies have been approved - capture and combustion of landfill gas, destruction of methane generated from manure in piggeries, environmental plantings, and savanna burning, while other ...

Australian property continues to lead GRESB performers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... progress in property companies' and funds' focus on sustainability issues. The survey noted on a like-for-like basis, greenhouse gas emissions of 171 property companies and funds decreased by 6%, a reduction of 432,000 metric tons of CO2, which is equivalent ...

Valuing environmental services as source of risk and return

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... loss approaches to biodiversity impact. While the experience of calculating, mitigating, offsetting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions is a useful model for companies looking to integrate ecosystem service accounting to their investment planning ...

ClimateWorks Australia name Hill, Ridout to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... invaluable as ClimateWorks continues to work with business, government and investors to help Australia reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a low-Âcarbon economy." Hill is an adjunct professor in sustainability at the US Studies Centre ...

GRI opens comment on anti-corruption, GHG guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is asking for public comment on its G4 draft guidance for anti-corruption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. GRI is currently developing the next generation of its sustainability reporting guidelines, also ...