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US regulator adopts tighter rules for ESG fund names

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... investment options. The final rule from the SEC succeeds in combating misleading fund names and provides additional transparency for investors and important guidance for funds. The SEC's final Names Rule expands the 80% investment policy requirement ...

New net zero standard for miners

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... metrics tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by mining companies, this standard aims to foster transparency, accountability, and sustainability within the mining sector. The standard was developed through consultation with investors ...

MONEYME becomes a B Corp

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... by the non-profit B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. The process of gaining accreditation showed both strengths and areas for improvement, Graham said. Five pillars were considered ...

Australian Ethical crowned most sustainable

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... from its previously low score, due to development of ESG-related policies, rules-based sustainable offerings, and transparency of reporting, particularly in relation to proxy-voting decisions. 28.7% received a low score, including 11 Australian asset ...

Human rights in business remain a challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... marginalized groups is essential. The Australian government is currently considering amending its modern slavery transparency legislation which came out in 2018. With the Australian government now considering potential amendments to our modern slavery ...

Government commits public service to net zero by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... steam, heating and cooling for operational use. The use of offsets to abate government emissions raises a question of transparency and conflict of interest as theoretically, the Australian government would both be regulating the approval of Australian ...

New code of practice to mitigate slavery risks in renewables

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... stakeholders in renewables sector have taken steps to establish risk management and assurance frameworks designed to bring transparency and certainty to the sector. CEC chief executive Kane Thornton commented: "We are delighted to work with the NSW Anti-Slavery ...

Data centre operator refinances multi-billion-dollar sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Seethepalli. "With each successive transaction, AirTrunk has demonstrated its commitment to driving innovation and transparency by redefining market leading KPIs - PUE, WUE, CUE - that are at the core of the data centre industry, and linked financing ...

Building sustainable supply chains

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... business efficiencies but also leave companies vulnerable to environmental and social risks, meaning that greater transparency is key to mitigating participation in unsustainable activities. This is one of the key messages of a new report by EY and the ...

How investors manage risk in a new AI world

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... companies may see a high regulatory and compliance cost. Regardless of current lack of standards, investors still need to transparency from companies about their use of AI. While disclosure remains limited, companies are gradually responding to requests ...