by Carol A Adams Main points: ASX 100 rated on their self-proclaimed steps to contribute to the UN SDGs (along with the FTSE 250) Banking sector in the lead – in communicating at least Australian Senate Enquiry recommends that the government promote reporting on the SDGs and impact investing Coinciding with an Australian Senate Inquiry […]
How to report on the SDGs
Posted on April 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment
by Karen McWilliams Main points: The Senate Inquiry into Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has published 18 recommendations for Australia The Corporate Reporting Dialogue have released a position paper supporting the development of better reporting guidelines for the SDGs Corporate reporting is key to providing the transparency needed to assess progress against the SDGs in a […]
Revised ASX Corporate Governance Principles increase focus on climate change, environmental and social risks
Posted on March 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment
by Carol Adams Main points: The ASX has released revised Corporate Governance Principles The term ‘social licence to operate’ has gone following consultation feedback Climate change and sustainability risks gain prominence Reference made to TCFD, GRI, CDSB and IIRC disclosures / Frameworks Importance of stakeholders to long term value creation is emphasised The Australian Securities […]
What does investment stewardship mean in the era of climate change and the Global Goals?
Posted on March 3, 2019 · Leave a Comment
by Carol Adams Main points: The UN SDGs provide a useful framework for investors to consider social and environmental risks The UK Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) revised Stewardship Code recognises that climate change poses risk to investment beneficiaries’ returns Responses to the Australian Senate Inquiry on the SDGs emphasised the role of investors Investment stewardship, […]
