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Dhaka, Colombo stock exchanges launch guides for sustainability reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... encourage Sri Lankan listed companies to take considerable strides towards making sustainability reporting an effective and standard practice. "The second version of our guidance document to listed companies on communicating sustainability integrates ...

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches global sustainability strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... head of sustainability at BNP Paribas Asset Management. "Through our Global Sustainability Strategy, we aim to set the standard for leadership in sustainable investment. Beyond helping us to articulate and communicate our sustainable investment approach ...

GRI marks 20th anniversary of first draft guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... occupational health and safety, human rights and water stewardship. For example, we are now working to establish a first global standard for reporting corporate taxation."

UBank launches world first certified Green Term Deposit

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... least an equal amount in a pool of lending for projects and assets eligible for certification under the Climate Bonds Standard. "The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) is an international not-for-profit organisation and the only one in the world working ...

Climate change, modern slavery on ESG engagement agenda: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... risk management. There are various defence types of tailing standards around the world, and some will be calling for one standard around the world, so we'll look at that." The circular economy, data privacy and cybersecurity, and bribery and corruption ...

RIAA certifies two Legg Mason funds as Responsible Investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified two Legg Mason investment funds as Certified Responsible Investments. The Legg Mason Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund and the Legg Mason Martin Currie Ethical Values with Income ...

Australia, EU Free Trade Agreement includes SDGs, climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
The Australian government and the European Union (EU) are currently negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) that will not only serve to strengthen trade between the two economies, but also contains language with specific reference to commitments from ...

Coles recognised by Marine Stewardship Council for sustainable seafood

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... our supplier partners," Whittaker said. "It's a really big piece of work to get our suppliers across the line to meet standard, and MSC is one of our recognised certification schemes for wild-caught, so we're pleased and proud of the work that comes ...

Australian funds join international controversial weapons call

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... controversial weapons are a marginal part of global equity and fixed income indices, "however, for active investors using standard benchmarks, excluding these companies means exposing portfolios to extra tracking error," the letter said. Further, the ...

Teachers Mutual Bank receives RIAA certification for products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
Teachers Mutual Bank's retail deposits, mortgages and wholesale funding vehicles have been certified under by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Steve James, CEO, Teachers Mutual Bank RIAA Certification means that the products ...