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First Sentier Investors gains B Corp accreditation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... something that's challenging to get and puts a lot of veracity on what it stands for and means." Evans said FSI applied an "audit mindset" to the certification process to be rigorous on what they were reporting as part of the impact assessment. "Increasingly ...

Hejaz Financial Services funds certified responsible invesments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified four funds from Hejaz Financial Services. The Responsible Investment Certification Program applies strict criteria for certifying responsible, ethical and impact investment products ...

Missouri pulls BlackRock mandate in anti-ESG move

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... over shareholder return." Fitzpatrick serves on the MOSERS Board of Trustees as well as the Investment Committee and the Audit Committee. "BlackRock refused the Board's demand to abstain from voting the plan's proxies," the treasurer's office ...

Fortescue Metals strengthens 2030 decarbonisation targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... 2030, as well as the associated reduction in CO 2 emissions. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) will verify and audit Fortescue's progress on emissions reductions. Setting goals aligned with the SBTi can be an indicator of stronger action on ...

Integrating ESG central to C-Suite considerations: Mazars

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... considerations is central to future-proofing long-term value creation in business, according to Asia Pacific-based C-Suite leaders. Audit, tax and advisory firm Mazars has released C-suite barometer: Time for action, which surveyed 1,000 executives from ...

Defining financial, wellbeing impacts in housing: Kayne Anderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... will also invest in properties that need strategic renovations. "If we're doing an acquisition rehab, we're doing an energy audit," she said. "That's a day one look at all the inefficiencies and how we can improve upon them. Bear in mind that with utilities ...

Using blockchain for real-time ESG data: TYMLEZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
Companies are increasingly seeking to the moment information on ESG data and green energy utilisation and blockchain is part of the solution, according to climate tech company TYMLEZ. "As we transition to a carbon neutral economy, which is moving at ...

Rising costs of carbon credit to impact offsetting strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
Carbon credit prices could increase three- to six-fold because of increasing demand and strengthened net zero 2050 commitments, according to modelling from the EY Net Zero Centre. The EY Net Zero Centre recently released Essential, expensive, and evolving ...

Blackmores inks $75m sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... understanding of human rights in our supply chain with a number of commitments, including the continuation of our independent audit program of suppliers, as well as targets to ensure corrective actions identified through this process are addressed in ...

ASX boards need to "quickly evolve" on ESG skills: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... board membership is crucial to ensure the inclusion of relevant skills. Melior cited skills in areas such as finance and audit, sector expertise, cybersecurity, customer and supply chain, environmental sustainability, international, social, and government ...