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Willis Towers Watson names head of sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... processes. "Tim's appointment is a signal that sustainable investment sits at the centre of our advice because portfolio strategy is the point at which policy meets implementation, and this is the experience Tim brings to the table," O'Gorman added. ...

GII launch gender equality impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... out exposure to alcohol, gaming, tobacco, weapons, fossil fuels and adult entertainment companies in the portfolio. The strategy currently holds positions in 60 companies, out of an available universe of 3,000 companies. The fund is available on Macquarie ...

Assessing ESG risk, opportunity through the legal lens: Corrs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... help them identify strategic imperatives and inform how the ESG framework should fit within the broader organization strategy and risk management plan, really puts the general counsel in quite an important role." The legal implications of the shift to ...

CBA to pilot green loans for agribusiness

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... https://www.fssustainability.com.au/agriculture-business-signs-first-sustainability-linked-loan Stockyard's sustainability strategy is aligned to beef industry's priorities such as the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework and the Carbon Neutral ...

Citi launches sustainability-linked supply chain finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Citi has launched a Sustainability-linked Supply Chain Finance (SSCF) program that links working capital finance to sustainability goals within supply chains. The program is a first for Asia Pacific customers, said Scott Southall, treasury and trade ...

Investors, business criticise WA cultural heritage bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... the principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) as being part of those rights. Last year, James Fitzgerald, strategy lead and counsel at the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR), defined FPIC as "obtaining consent before an ...

Australian company boards lack skill, experience to lead net zero transition: IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... The analysis reveals that climate change is siloed as a separate risk issue and not integrated into the overall company strategy and risk management approach. "Climate change risk is still being seen by companies as a reputational or environmental risk ...

COP26 week two: impacts for Australians

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... who spoke with FS Sustainability say that these commitments have implications on company value and thus on investment strategy. All the world's a stage: the role of leaders at COP26 The presence of world leaders can lead to impactful announcements ...

Regulatory action on ESG a key concern for investors: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... these products align with their promotion of these products; in other words, whether the financial product or investment strategy is as 'green' or ESG-focused as claimed." Q&A with Philippe Tassin, Head of Asset Owners and Managers Client Lines ...

Brighte issues second green asset backed securitisation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... is a validation of our processes, an endorsement of our team and a strong vote of confidence in our ambitious growth strategy." McConnell said. "This transaction significantly increases our funding runway, reduces our cost of funds and frees up our balance ...