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ESG integration comes into its own in fixed income portfolios: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  SUNDAY, 19 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... in Sydney. Loren Sageser, product strategist - ESG, PIMCO noted that while traditional shareholder strategies like engagement are limited in the fixed income space, bond-holders still can have impact. Defining how to maximise that impact was part of ...

Directors say improvements needed to corporate culture: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... putting in either substantial or some effort to change culture within their organisation. "It's quite clear from our engagement with members that culture in general and the board's role in setting the right tone from the top is a key concern for directors ...

ACSI publishes report calling for introduction of non-binding shareholder resolutions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... most appeal, in that investors thought that non-binding resolutions would fit with Australia's existing culture of engagement, however "the most contentious aspect of option 1, the general right to move a non-binding resolution, was how to manage the ...

New Forests purchases timberland estate in northern California

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... knowledge that underpins and supports the sustainable management of the timberlands. We also look forward to deepening our engagement with the communities located around the Shasta Cascade Timberlands."

WBCSD survey finds continued progress in quantity, quality of sustainability reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... of the TCFD reporting guidelines, its relevance is even greater," said Andrew Petersen, CEO of SBA. "Disclosure and engagement will get much greater for companies going forward. The thinking that I find interesting is the work the WBCSDS is doing with ...

Governance experts discuss issues in AGM season

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... boards in Australia, remuneration and board and director accountability for company performance are clear themes of engagement for investors in the annual general meeting (AGM) season. Ed John, ACSI executive manager, governance, engagement and policy ...

Climate Bonds Initiative releases Marine Renewable Energy Criteria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... ongoing development of the overarching Climate Bonds Standard and suite of individual Sector Criteria," Creed said. "The engagement and contributions from the TWG and IWG members ensures each new Criteria we launch is robust, comprehensive, has strong ...

Woolworths facing shareholder resolution asking for human rights supply chain disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... executive director, ACCR. "It measures board level commitment, all the way through to the human rights due diligence, engagement with external stakeholders including trade unions, etc. Woolworths and Wesfarmers scored poorly in the report - they weren't ...

Australia/NZ continue to top the ranks in GRESB 2017 real estate review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... 94% include sustainability-specific requirements in their lease contracts with tenants, while 89% have a community engagement program in place," Langbroek said. "The vast majority has taken actions to improve energy and water efficiency of their buildings ...

New super funds use technology, responsible investment focus to reach members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... whole inevitably using technology more and more to engage members," Knox said. "In this day and age communication and engagement with members or customers is much more diverse than traditionally. No longer do we send out a piece of paper in the mail ...