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ASX200 sexual harassment transparency needed: ACSI

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... demonstrating visible leadership and appropriate oversight and governance over culture, sexual harassment and gender equality. This is followed by ensuring the company has the skills and experience to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment ...

ASX companies join 40:40 Vision

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... partners Chief Executive Women, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, 30% Club and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. "By creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces, these companies will reap the rewards, because there's compelling ...

Rainmaker tracks gender diversity of ESG super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... 40:40 Vision, as is Chief Executive Women, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and the 30% Club. "We also recognise that women can have a different work pattern than men, especially as they ...

Women near parity in 2021 board appointments: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 22 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... minimum of 40% women on their boards as of the end of February. "It's an important time for visible leadership on gender equality in this country," Petschler said. "Women need to be participating in all decision-making forums, including corporate Aus ...

Cleanaway publishes first sustainability report after engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... safety culture) is vital." Cleanaway also identified that its business and strategy touch upon nine SDGs, including gender equality, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities ...

Medibank issues first sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... identifies next steps for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal year. Medibank identified SDG3, good health and wellbeing, SDG5, gender equality, SDG 8, decent work and economic growth, SDG0, reduced inequalities, SDG 13, climate action, and SDG17, partnership for ...

Positive ESG impact linked to financial performance: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... three key themes aligned to the SDGs pursued by Melior through its engagement with corporates during the year ? gender equality, reduced inequalities and climate action. The issues that Melior focus on are long-term issues that require sustained action ...

Wesfarmers director to retire

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... "She is also recognised nationally for her constant advocacy and support for women in executive roles and for gender equality. Diane retires with our sincere thanks and best wishes." Smith-Gander said it had been a privilege to contribute to a company ...

More companies reporting on SDGs, but quality lacking: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... real progress towards achieving them difficult to determine. The three most commonly mentioned SDGs were SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 13 - Climate Action. The three least commonly cited SDGs were SDG 1 - No ...

Australian impact investing market nearly triples in past two years: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... (14%) rate highest among respondents, followed by housing and homelessness (10%) education (8%), health (7%) and gender equality or economic opportunities for women (6%). The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are awakening new interest in impact investing ...