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GRI releases drafts for first six GRI Standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... said. The exposure drafts also include three topic-specific GRI standards - emissions, indirect economic impacts and public policy. "The sustainable development agenda has gathered significant pace in the last 12 months illustrated most notably by the ...

New Forests launches ESG investment performance framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... funds, endowments, and family offices. New Forests is increasing its attention in the US markets, and Brand noted that policy volatility in Australia is impacting on business development in that market. In the US, among other investments, New Forests ...

Investors should measure climate risks: South Pole Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... by 22 June. The inquiry is an opportunity for public discussion of how climate change will affect finance and economic policy as well as behaviours across the economy. "It's important to acknowledge that Australia is looking at this topic," said Max ...

UCA Funds Management publishes annual report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... Enhanced Cash Trust and Funeral Fund returned 3.10%. "The ethical screen has been beneficial this year - the fossil fuel policy was supportive," Walsh said. "Our stock selection has been positive as well. Our positive investments in the health and community ...

Government launches new Clean Energy Innovation Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... positive contribution to the Australian economy and our national emissions challenge," Yates said. "The CEFC is a flexible policy tool. The CEFC is pleased to be able to assist Government in supporting complementary initiatives and policies through Investment ...

Cities provide essential collaboration: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... collaboration on climate change because they can see the individual benefit and the collective benefit as part of that." Policy settings are determinative in setting the boundaries on how much carbon will be put into the atmosphere safely, Watts noted ...

Norton Rose Fulbright becomes Climate Bonds Initiative partner

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... while 40% was due to climate-aligned rail issuance. " This support is one reflection of [Norton Rose Fulbright's] extensive policy and practical experience particularly in energy, sustainability and climate areas," Kidney said. "We're very excited to ...

Global Reporting Initiative to open Manila Office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is opening an office in Manila, Philippines as part of plans to increase its presence in the ASEAN region. Michael Meehan, GRI CEO Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for corporate responsibility reporting ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... mindset, what makes up a mindset," she said. "There are three key influences here. One of them is around the perceived policy and regulatory requirements, and at the moment, that's misunderstood. The second piece is around the values and the norms that ...

KPMG Australia launches supplier code of conduct

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... code. "When we go out for tender, it might be for an energy provider, a travel provider, etc., we will send our procurement policy out, along with the code of conduct and a few other documents, and a questionnaire," he said. "It is a general procurement ...