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Funds SA hires ESG expert

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024
... implementation of strategy across listed and unlisted markets. That job involved collaborating with industry groups on human rights and natural capital. Thorpe previously worked as an energy and environment manager at Tokyo-based GR Company, the government ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... Palestinians in the Gaza Strip - of which 12,040 are infants and children - according to Geneva-based non-profit Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. Last December, major news outlets reported that US President Joe Biden bypassed Congress twice to expedite ...

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... relevance of Australian Ethical's "distinctive value proposition" amid global concerns like climate change and human rights violations. "Australian Ethical has been a leading ethical investment manager for over 37 years, we've delivered strong ...

Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... fully ready to meet new workplace sexual harassment laws introduced this week. Effective December 12, the Australian Human Rights Commission is now enforcing the Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act, requiring companies to prevent sexual harassment ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... Act 1992. If there were government intervention, the consultation also asks whether it be ASIC or the Australian Human Rights Commission that be given responsibility for overseeing and enforcing obligations related to the use of genetic testing in life ...

Nominations open in FS Sustainability Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... mandatory from 1 July 2024, a review of the Modern Slavery Act recommended meaningful reforms to enhance protections of human rights and Treasury announced a long-anticipated sustainable finance strategy. This year has also brought challenges in the ...

Future Fund exposed to dangerous Chinese investments: Opposition

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2023
The Future Fund holds stakes in over 50 Chinese companies with links to human rights abuses and national security threats, associated with the People's Liberation Army, involved in the oppression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, and invested in sanctioned ...

Investors warned on human rights risk in Israel-Hamas conflict

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... international humanitarian law (IHL). Investors are increasingly interested in understanding their risks as well as human rights and legal responsibilities in situations of armed conflict. Armed conflict can bring with it adverse human rights impacts ...

Responsible investment AUM drops: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
... $30 billion in sustainability-linked loans and $80 billion targeting climate change areas like renewable energy, human rights, biodiversity, and sustainable water management. Leah Willis, head of client relationships at Australian Ethical, also highlighted ...

Does ESG have a fiduciary issue?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... investing funds are attracting investor attention. Etienne added there will be growing sophistication in the market for human rights issues. Biodiversity and the link with climate change and the energy transition will be key investment themes going forward ...
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