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Bank says fossil fuel exclusions "will bite" in the future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
A growing group of financial institutions from around the world are divesting from fossil fuel companies and projects and becoming certified as fossil-fuel free. This presents a growing challenge as the window of what is considered exposure narrows. ...

Social license or social-washing - weighing the value of public statements on the Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... have each made a $2 million contribution to the Yes campaign. Both the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) support the Voice. ESG and social impact Companies that support ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... to index construction, but what it means for stewardship activities." The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified the Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund as part of its RI Certification Program. It ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... was as simple as divesting from a few fossil fuel and armament stocks." The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) "warmly welcomes the revised guide, which RIAA has been advocating for more than five years," said RIAA executive manager ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
After serving as chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for more than 10 years, Simon O'Connor is leaving the professional network at the end of this year. O'Connor took the position in February 2013, leaving ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Investors (ACSI), the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) said preparers need more support and guidance, particularly to address the problem of data gaps. The consultation paper ...

Hejaz invests in Islamic Bank Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... banking services for the first time." Last November, Hejaz announced that the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified four of its funds. The Responsible Investment Certification Program applies strict criteria for certifying ...

RIAA launches armed conflict toolkit for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... and legal obligations that occur in relation to armed conflicts, with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) launching a toolkit to help investors engage on the issue. RIAA launched the armed conflict toolkit at their recent conference ...

Assessing the risks of psychosocial safety

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... finance industry and corporate environments, alongside healthcare, pose the highest risk for psychosocial safety. At the RIAA Conference in Melbourne last week, Rod Gutierrez, vice president of health and hygiene at BHP, defined psychosocial safety as ...

Are companies drowning in a sea of ESG requests?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... is crucial in setting systems and processes in place that won't distract from achieving the best ESG outcomes. At the RIAA Conference held in Melbourne last week, panellists discussed how better collaboration and deeper engagement by investors can ...