Corporate Strategy

ACCR to continue engaging over banks' carbon disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2015  |  NEWS
The four largest banks in Australia have committed to improving their disclosure of how much of their financing operations go towards emissions-intensive assets, and the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has said it will this year ...

The Sustainability Report's top articles of 2014

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2015  |  NEWS
As we look ahead to what 2015 brings to Australian corporate sustainability and responsible investment, here's a look back at some of the most popular articles of 2014 on The Sustainability Report.

Diversity Council Australia urges employer action in 2015

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2015  |  NEWS
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is encouraging employers to develop and implement strategies to increase diversity in the workplace.

Canada adopts mining payment regime, Australia next?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
Canada has passed a payment disclosure standard for its listed mining companies, and Publish What you Pay Australia said this could influence Australia to adopt a similar regime here.

ASX50 companies not making strategic case for sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
ASX50 companies are identifying sustainability-related megaforces that will impact their businesses' future, but most companies focus on tactical rather than strategic responses to those megatrends, according to a report from the Global Reporting Initiative ...

Paula Benson appointed NAB GM corporate affairs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
Paula Benson has been appointed executive general manager, corporate affairs at National Australia Bank (NAB).

IIRC launches IR Technology Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has launched the IR Technology Initiative, led by companies that will examine how technology can assist in the adoption of IR.

Mirvac reports on first year of new sustainability strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Property developer and manager Mirvac has reported on the first six months of a new integrated sustainability strategy that stretches out to 2030 and includes targets of becoming "net positive" on water and energy.

Mutuals, co-ops have turnover of $104 billion: BCCM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
The top 100 Australia co-operative and mutual businesses - including the top 10 member-owned superannuation funds - had combined turnover of more than AU$104 billion and combined assets of AU$282 billion in 2012/2013, according to a report by the Business ...

Wesfarmers: lower CO2, more supply chain transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Wesfarmers has reported reducing total greenhouse gas emissions by 4.1% in the 2014 financial year, increased supply chain transparency for its Kmart and Target divisions, and increased the number of women in senior roles to 29%, according to its sustainability ...