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BT takes an environmentally friendly stance

... decisions on its specialist ethical and sustainability investment funds. The initiative highlights the increasing role environmental and corporate governance issues are taking in modern day investment decisions.

Ethical approach pays off for BT

... of 22.74 per cent. "The strong fund performance has been achieved by combining a disciplined research approach on environmental and social issues with a portfolio construction process that reflects the 'triple bottom line' nature," said BT Financial ...

Westpac top in social responsibility

... assess Australia's top 100 companies in the areas of corporate governance, workplace practices, social impact, and environmental impact. Each of the companies received a rating of AAA (outstanding), AA (high), A (satisfactory), B (low), C (very low) ...

Now it's easier being green

Good Environmental Choice - Australia (Australian Environmental Labelling Association - AELA) has launched the Australian Green Purchasing Network (AGPN) to promote green purchasing among consumers, companies and government authorities in Australia. ...

Ethical Investment Association's event goes climate neutral

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004
... claims is Australia's first environmentally friendly conference. According to the EIA, hosting events result in environmental costs. And to combat this, the Association has employed the services of the specialist company, Climate Friendly, to help manage ...

Macquarie CountryWide Development wins top honours

... redevelopment, located on the Sunshine Coast, was recognised for its "ability to deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits to the local community." "This redevelopment has been a hugely satisfying project," Macquarie CountryWide ...

Macquarie Bank and Novera plan for energy JV

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 SEP 2004
... Macquarie to benefit from the government-mandated sustainable energy targets, connected to national and international environmental commitments. Novera\'s main activities are landfill gas power largely in the UK, as well as biomass energy and wind power ...

Westpac tops list in corporate responsibility: survey

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2004
... on strategy, integration, management practice, performance and impact, and assurance. Sub-areas examined include environmental risk management, human rights and \"living your values\". St James Ethics Centre\'s executive director Simon Longstaff, said ...

US: American venture capitalists eye Australia and NZ

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2004
... Australasian businesses and about 50 US venture capitalists at the 26-28 October conference. Information, communication, environmental and agricultural companies from Australia and New Zealand are expected to attend the ANZA Technology Gateway to the ...

US Congress moves to approve free trade deal with Aust

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2004
... robust bipartisan backing because Australia, unlike less developed free-trade partners, has strong labour rights and environmental laws and poses no threat to US jobs. \"If you can\'t agree with this trade agreement, I don\'t know what trade agreement ...