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BlackRock details engagement activity in stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... management over 5,100 votes against directors vs. nearly 4,800 in the prior year. In 1,700 votes, the issue was lack of director independence, in 1,500 votes, it was on the ground of insufficient diversity. In 700 votes, it was based on overboarding ...

Head of sustainability salaries revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... average salary was $314,159, but there are differences based on location and industry sector, noted Richard Evans, managing director, Talent Nation, which specialises in recruiting for the environmental and sustainability fields. Typically, heads of ...

Wesfarmers director to retire

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Wesfarmers has announced that Diane Smith-Gander will retire as a non-executive director of the company at the company's November AGM. Smith-Gander will retire by rotation and will not seek re-election at the 12 November election. Wesfarmers Chairman ...

Chronos Sustainability appoints Arisa Kishigami

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... country come with unique characteristics, presenting a variety of sustainability challenges," said Nicky Amos, managing director, Chronos Sustainability. "Our ability to understand the local context and to provide best-in-class consultancy to our clients ...

ARENA, CEFC changes open door to CCS, hydrogen investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... gas and will continue to demand these fuels for at least the next two decades," said Kevin Gallagher, Santos managing director and chief executive officer. "Therefore, a mature debate about climate change and emissions reduction must address technologies ...

Global sustainability standards bodies launch shared vision, goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... climate-related risks and opportunities, so it supports and enhances the work being done elsewhere," said Mardi Mcbrien, managing director of CDSB. "This is more than just a statement of intent to work together, it is a natural next step as we look to ...

Company secretaries weigh challenges, opportunities of virtual AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Planning and running a virtual AGM is a dramatically different experience from running a live event, and company preparing for forthcoming virtual and hybrid AGMs in the next few months should draw on the experience of those companies who went through ...

Australian passive sustainable funds grow to $3.6 billion: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... State Street. "It's fair to say that the passive retail market is dominated by a few players," said Aman Ramrakha, director of manager research, Morningstar. "There are limited players in the space so it's not surprising that the sustainable ...

NZ Super appoints Rosemary Vilgan to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The Guardians of NZ Superannuation has appointed Rosemary Vilgan to a five year board term that commences 1 October. "The NZ Super Fund is projected to reach NZ$70 billion of assets under management within the next decade," said Catherine Savage, chair ...

Paradice Investment Management appoint head of ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Artillery in the Australian Defence Force. "I am delighted to welcome Nick to the team," said David Paradice, managing director. "Nick's arrival is another important step in the inclusion of ESG in our investment decision-making. In addition, Nick's ...