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HESTA, Lendlease back First Nations initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... protect and sustain what is there, but sustainability isn't just good enough in the current period - we've seen that the legislation isn't good enough, or else there wouldn't be this much damage to history and culture as what happened at Juukan Gorge." ...

Tightening climate focus on world's biggest emitters: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... and have taken the bolder step to sever ties with associations that are most vociferously pushing back on climate legislation. Q: What happens if an engagement is deemed unsuccessful? A: A key aspect of the programme is that the engagement asks are timebound ...

Compliance risk to new waste, recycling laws

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... used tyres, single resin/polymer plastics, and finishing with paper and cardboard in July 2024. "Understanding the legislation and ensuring you comply with the legislation are the biggest risks for business, but that also presents opportunities because ...

Companies failing harassment victims: ACSI

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Commission, the Sex Discrimination Act will be updated so that it is not only enacted once victims complain. She hopes the legislation will put positive duties on employers, rather than counting on victims to report. The risks of sexual harassment go ...

Assessing buy now pay later sector through an ESG lens

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... their overall credit standing, but we think it's important, obviously, to act responsibly, even if currently the legislation wouldn't require us to do so." Concerns over the impact of greater indebtedness and financial hardship fall under ESG ...

Hostplus announces four board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... through exercising choice and moving their account to a new super fund, and can ask questions at an AGM. "Under the legislation, a trustee must call an AGM, but these are more for asking questions than directing the trustee," Girgis said. "The questions ...

First Sentier launches unit for sustainability research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... machines to fit as standard, microfibre filters for their products. It will also encourage policymakers to implement legislation prohibiting the sale of new commercial and domestic washing machines without filter mechanisms built in. "This is an example ...

Trustees squeezed by competing climate risk pressures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... managing climate risk, between members seeking divestment, regulatory guidance on managing climate risk, and proposed legislation that may limit access to proxy advisers, according to the chair of Spirit Super. Naomi Edwards, chair of Spirit Super, the ...

NZ climate disclosure legislation to affect Australian entities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021  |  NEWS
The New Zealand government has introduced world-first legislation that will require listed companies, banks, insurers and fund managers to make public climate risk-related disclosures. The legislation will affect not just New Zealand-domiciled entities ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... recycled or renewable plastic across the total PET packaging portfolio 2030. Amatil's efforts may be aided by recent legislation. The 2020 Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill will increase the amount of recycled material available in Australia. Beginning ...