Opinion and speeches

ACSI often writes about current ESG-related issues in a number of publications. You can read our opinion pieces and speeches here.

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Keeping sight of a true north: financial materiality – speech

At the recent ACSI conference CEO Louise Davidson outlined how Australia's unique corporate governance landscape has worked well for investors and companies. What's more, she outlined research revealing that superfund members strongly support the work ACSI and its members do to safeguard their retirement savings as active owners.
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Forget the noise, investors are always focussed on value

If an issue could impact a company’s performance or strengthen its value, it will be squarely in the focus of investors. None of this is about politics or following a fad. It’s just good business.
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Josh Frydenberg’s regulations targeting proxy advisers a strange priority

Proxy advisers play a crucial role in facilitating informed shareholder voting. So why has Josh Frydenberg taken aim at them, with no consultation?
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Investors want COP26 global consensus to tackle climate risk

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Investor engagement and COVID-19 keep a lid on CEO Pay

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Reporting on workplace safety falling short

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