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Beyond the spin - what did COP26 actually deliver?

SIMON O'CONNOR  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... Sustainability is pleased to present this opinion piece from Simon O'Connor, CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). If there is one thing a UN Climate Change Conference always delivers, it is bucketloads of pledges. But ...

RIAA rules out nuclear weapons, e-cigarettes in responsible investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has deemed investments in nuclear weapons manufacture and the manufacture of e-cigarettes and other nicotine alternatives as being incompatible with its Responsible Investment Standard. RIAA's ...

Investors, business criticise WA cultural heritage bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... Protection Alliance in partnership with Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA), and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) - is concerned that the bill does not have strong enough cultural heritage protections. The Dhawura Ngilan ...

Investor toolkit to assist in engaging on Indigenous cultural heritage protection

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has developed a toolkit for investors to use when engaging with companies on Indigenous peoples' rights and cultural heritage protection. The toolkit was produced by experts from organisations ...

HESTA, Lendlease back First Nations initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... Heritage Protection Alliance, the Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA), and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) have created the Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Initiative, which will also work to embed standards for the ...

Investors assess ESG landscape, client needs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... consumer surveys, noted Nicolette Boele, executive manager, policy and standards, Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Boele cited the RIAA From Values to Riches report which found that nearly 90% of respondents expect that their savings ...

Stewart Investors launches emerging markets sustainability fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... recognised leader in sustainable investing - in its recent annual benchmark report, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), named Stewart Investors a 'Responsible Investment Leader', reflecting the fund's commitment to responsible ...

Analysing the opportunities, challenges of the ESG investing sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... asset managers." The ESG investing industry is growing by leaps and bounds - the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) released its annual Responsible Investment Benchmark Report, which shows that the total pool of responsible investments ...

Evergreen launches responsible investment fund index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... portfolios and products using responsible investment filters. The ERIG Index uses the Responsible Investment Association Australasia's (RIAA) Responsible Investment Spectrum as a foundation. RIAA sets out seven RI capabilities: ESG integration; negative ...

Fidelity International nabs HESTA talent

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... with Legal & General Investment Management. She is currently a board member of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) and has also served as a member of the PRI Stewardship Advisory Committee. Daniela holds an MSc. in Environment and ...