A landmark Social Impact Investing Taskforce is recommending that the commonwealth government take a “coordinated and long term” approach to guide its involvement in the…
Small, mid-caps list governance, social as top ESG concerns: Perennial
Australian small and mid-cap listed companies listed governance, diversity, safety and equality as their top three material environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, as well…
Human rights, ethical sourcing driving ESG considerations in Asia: Ausbil
Stronger regulation and regulatory enforcement in Asian countries, ranging from plastic use and waste to human rights and labour, expose Australian companies to evolving risks…
How the law can drive impact through investment: B Lab
Ed note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this article from Anna Crabb, Head of Strategy and Partnerships, B Lab Australia and New Zealand…
Sexual harassment a potential investment, financial risk in supply chain
With material human rights issues rising on the agenda for companies and their investors, non-governmental organisations are flagging sexual harassment in garment factories as a…
HESTA allocates $200m to healthcare property mandate
Industry superannuation fund HESTA has allocated $200 million to a healthcare property mandate managed by ISPT. HESTA has established the HESTA Healthcare Property Trust, with…
Climate change, ageing population to cause twin impacts: Actuaries Institute
Climate change will impact the health and finances of elderly Australians at increasing rates over coming decades, necessitating wide ranging policy responses to manage social,…
Christian Super signs Operating Principles for Impact Management
Christian Super has become the first superannuation fund to sign the Operating Principles for Impact Management. The principles were developed by the International Finance Corporation…
Brightlight Investment Management allocates to DPN Casa Capace
Brightlight Investment Management has invested with specialist disability housing provider DPN Casa Capace to develop appropriate housing solutions for NDIS participants. DPN Casa Capace is…
HESTA allocates $20 million to affordable housing development
HESTA has allocated $20 million to a Melbourne apartment development that will provide affordable housing for first time home buyers, affordable housing clients and those…