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Mercer appoints sustainable investment leader

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... climate change was once front and centre, the stage is now shared with other ESG concerns such as biodiversity, modern slavery, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, just to name a few, Mather added. Commenting on the appointment, Mercer's global head ...

Modern Slavery Act needs strengthening: Panel

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2022
Australia's Modern Slavery Act is under review for impact and effectiveness, and investors have a role to play in both potentially strengthening the statutory obligations as well as impacting on an issue that is getting worse globally. A panel of ...

HESTA impact lead goes it alone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2022
... rewarding decisions in investments, social progress, equality, and the environment". The firm offers services including modern slavery reporting, strategic planning, policy development, executive training, and reputation management services. Despite ...

The top ESG themes for 2022

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... emphasis on sustainability will continue to be a significant feature in 2022. "Issues around climate transition, modern slavery, biodiversity and non-financial sustainability targets in remuneration will continue to be a key component of company disclosure ...

New head of ESG at boutique

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
... Rahmani said. "We expect this will be even more important as risks around climate change and social issues like modern slavery become more prevalent. Emma brings market-leading experience and talent and I'm confident that under her oversight we will ...

Alphinity launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... award-winning ESG pioneer and former managing director at Citi Research in Sydney, and lawyer Melissa Stewart, a Canadian modern slavery and human rights expert." The committee will be supported by Alphinity ESG and sustainability manager Jessica Cairns. ...

Modern slavery obligations fall by the wayside: ACSI

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2021
... pledging to do more to help vulnerable workers, Australia's top 200 public companies are falling short on their modern slavery obligations. According to a new study by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, major companies are providing ...

Asset managers want action on modern-day slavery

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
... obligations and in doing so encourage companies to examine broader risks of labour exploitation as a leading indicator of modern slavery," the letter read. The coalition estimates over 40 million people globally are victims of modern-day slavery, the ...

AMP Capital ESG lead jumps to Platypus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... Adamson said. "Kristen is passionate about engagement and driving change and has led ambitious engagement agendas on modern slavery, climate change, gender diversity, sugar and obesity and animal rights and we look forward to her contribution as part ...

Corporates have a critical role in social, environmental outcomes

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... corporates: gender equality, reduced inequalities and climate action. "Gender equality and broader inequalities such as modern slavery, inadequate workplace safety and lack of indigenous reconciliation are key societal issues which we believe corporate ...