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Why do payable days matter?

SASHI REDDY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... suppliers who have been disenfranchised over decades. A more sensible approach impacts numerous Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including, but not limited to, no poverty, zero hunger, reduced inequality, decent work and sustainable communities. ...

Neuberger Berman closes $280m private equity impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... will look at those business activities, particularly the KPIs and the long term outcomes we seek to achieve and those map to SDGs." The fund invests in opportunities that are aligned with broader investment themes such as improving health outcomes, addressing ...

Sustainability important to future of SME sector: Australia Post

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... in a COVID-19 world is part of a series of whitepapers by Australia Post to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Biden inauguration brings climate challenge for Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... opportunity." Petersen also sees wider implications for driving sustainable growth, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the wake of Biden's election, BCSDA applied the SDGs to policies outlined by Biden during the presidential ...

Circular economy a key investment theme: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... investment thesis rests on five sustainability pillars which roll-up to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - environmental protection, healthcare, education, sustainable living and technological progress. Circular economy is embedded ...

Thai regulator becomes TCFD suppporter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... Thailand's National 20-Year Strategy and in line with the move towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thailand has committed to a 20-25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the projected business-as-usual approach by ...

Integrating impact investing in listed equity portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 18 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... capital in public markets can create additional positive outcomes towards aims such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Australian market for impact investing has nearly tripled over the past two years, from $5.7 billion to $19.9 billion ...

Tech platform to assist ASX companies in ESG reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... progress on each metric had happened." Hajda noted that the WEF outputs could be aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other frameworks as well. The WEF metrics platform is designed to assist smaller ASX listed companies who often lack ...

Water, water risk everywhere: DWS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
... classes as well," said Michael Lewis, head of ESG thematic research. "Water is an interesting one there - in terms of the SDGs, and asset owners and managers are coalescing around these thematics." The paper noted that water is a finite resource with ...

Robeco launches SDG-linked credit income fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... linked for the Australian market, designed to contribute positively to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while aiming to provide a monthly income distribution between 4% and 6% for clients. The Robeco SDG Credit Income Fund ...