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Guide to assist financial sector in Modern Slavery risk management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... unique opportunity to look for patterns in the data and support and influence," said Meg Brodie, director, human rights and social impact, KPMG Banarra. Brodie assisted in the development of the guide. The guide showcases examples of current practice ...

Majority of CFOs see ESG's importance to business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
A majority of Australian CFOs see environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations as important to most parts of their business, according to the latest Deloitte CFO sentiment survey. The most recent sentiment survey, covering the ...

ESG a total-portfolio subject: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... pandemic has "actually resulted in greater attention for ESG matters at their institution, particularly in relation to social and corporate governance matters including diversity," bfinance said. Nearly half - 46% - of asset owners globally say that ...

Ethical fund manager sets ambitious FUM target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... of 2020. "Investors are expecting more from companies and investment managers, particularly around the accountability of social and environmental issues," said Leah Willis, head of distribution at Australian Ethical. "We have seen significant consumer ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... climate change," Gocher said. In January, Rio announced an overhaul to its executive leadership in a bid to rebuild trust and social license to operate in the wake of the destruction at Juukan Gorge. Shareholders and stakeholders noted the moves have ...

ESG part of financial sustainability of infrastructure: ClearBridge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are part of calculating long term financial sustainability of infrastructure investments, according to ClearBridge Investments. ClearBridge, which was known as RARE Infrastructure until earlier ...

Opinion: 2021 Reboot: three ways to innovate for impact

WARWICK PEEL, GORDON NOBLE  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... superannuation capital. In the investment world, ESG is now widely understood. The shift of capital towards Environment, Social (dividends) and Governance has reached a stage of maturity with responsible investment funds outperforming significantly ...

Agriculture sector can contribute to climate solutions: GreenCollar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... aim of expanding carbon farming in the state by supporting land-sector projects that deliver additional environmental, social and economic co-benefits. Carbon farming refers to carbon abatement and sequestration activities on agricultural land. The Queensland ...

Green economy a multi-trillion dollar opportunity: FTSE Russell

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... companies with involvement/netting off of "dirtier" activities or combining with broader sustainability issues such as social and development. FTSE Russell uses disclosed data, disclosure from engagement from companies, and then uses an internal team ...

Pendal to launch sustainable water, waste strategy, hire two

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... ability to attract superior talent and progresses Regnan's plans to become a global leader in providing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment strategies and solutions to clients," said Emilio Gonzalez, group chief executive officer ...