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Category: ESG & Modern Slavery

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ESG: More Than a Buzzword – It's About People and Planet
ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has become a popular buzzword in today’s business landscape. But it’s more than just a catchy phrase or a marketing pitch. At its core, ESG is about...
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Eric Boone Nominated for Mentor of the Year at The Australian Law Awards 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Eric Boone, one of our esteemed team members at Madison Marcus, has been nominated for the prestigious Mentor of the Year award at the...
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Bechara Shamieh: A Leading Dealmaker in the Legal Industry
Discover why Bechara Shamieh is recognized as a leading dealmaker in the legal industry. Learn about his exceptional skills, recent accolades, and commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients.
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Madison Marcus Leads the Way in Social Impact through Partnership with i=Change
In an era where corporate responsibility is more than a buzzword, Madison Marcus is setting benchmarks that others aspire to reach. Today, we had the profound honour of participating in...
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i=Change Business Impact Leaders Series
Join us tomorrow for a professional dialogue with Jeremy Meltzer, Founder and CEO of i=Change, and Madison Marcus’ leadership, including CEO and Co-Founder Bechara Shamieh and Eric Boone, our ESG...
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Generative AI in the Legal Realm: The Case of Varghese and China Southern Airlines
AI: The New Investment Darling in Popular Culture Like cryptocurrency during the pandemic, a hot button issue at the moment is the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in popular...
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How to Identify and Assess Modern Slavery Risks in Your Business
Modern slavery is a grave issue that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery in 2021, a staggering number of individuals, approximately 50...
MM-Blog Content 13 JUL 2023 - 07
How to Avoid Green Bond Scams
Recently, the Australian government has announced plans to issue its first-ever green bond in 2024. Unfortunately, with the increasing popularity of sustainable investing and ESG in Australia, scammers have sought...
MM-Blog Content 24 MAY 2023 - 08
How Does the Safeguard Mechanism Work?
ions. With environmental concerns taking centre stage in current events, understanding how this mechanism works has become more crucial than ever.  In this article, we will explore how the Safeguard...
MM-Blog Content 24 MAY 2023 - 07
Why Does the NGER Act Matter?
e National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act 2007 is a prime example of this trend.  If you’re a business owner in Australia, it’s essential to understand how this legislation...
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What Impact Will the Fair Work Legislation Amendment Act Have On Businesses?
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022, which received Royal Assent on December 6, 2022, introduces changes to several Acts that are pertinent to the Commission’s...
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How to Avoid Greenwashing in Your Australian Business Practices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently announced that it is cracking down on companies that engage in greenwashing. This comes in response to a survey conducted by the...
MM-Blog Content 4 MAR 2023
How to Mitigate the Legal Risks of Modern Slavery in Your Business Operations
Modern slavery is an issue that affects many businesses in Australia and around the world. It is not only a moral issue, but it also poses significant legal risks for...
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ESG and Supply Chain Management: Legal Risks and Opportunities for Australian Businesses
As the world becomes more conscious of the impact of business activities on the environment and society, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gained traction. ESG is a set...
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What Businesses Need to Know About Modern Slavery and Legal Liability
Modern slavery is a global issue that affects millions of people. It occurs when individuals are forced into labour or held against their will for the purpose of exploitation. Unfortunately,...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 03
8 ESG Investing Best Practices for Your Busines
In Australia, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gained significant traction in recent years, with a growing number of investors demanding that companies be held accountable for their impact...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 02
ESG Reporting in Australia: What Business Owners and Decision Makers Should Know
As companies across the globe become more conscious of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities, there has been an increasing focus on ESG report or ESG reporting. In Australia,...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 01
The Benefits of Implementing ESG Practices for Australian Businesses
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are becoming a critical consideration for businesses in Australia and worldwide. As society becomes more conscious of sustainability, ethical behavior and social responsibility, companies...
Blog Content 10 FEB 2023
Is ESG Investing Profitable?
This topic is becoming a big question among investors and business owners. These days, ESG analysis is more crucial in the investment process. This helps investment professionals gain a complete...
Blog Content 06 FEB 2023
What Is Modern Slavery?
In this modern developing world where things are getting digitized, slavery is still a significant problem. Most people think that it was something that worked in the past, and now...
Blog Content 01 FEB 2023
Everything You Should Know About Sustainability And ESG
Sustainability and ESG are two concepts that have taken the corporate market by storm. With many emerging companies advertising the same two concepts using fabricated data, identifying genuine companies to...
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What Metrics Can Be Used to Evaluate the Success of a Modern Slavery Statement?
As businesses become increasingly aware of the risks associated with modern slavery, many are looking for ways to measure the success of their modern slavery policy. The Modern Slavery Act...
Blog Content 08 JAN 2023
The Latest Projections of Modern Slavery Worldwide
Modern slavery is a multi-billion dollar industry that affects businesses and economies worldwide. According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, it is estimated that 50 million people were...
Blog Content 05 JAN 2023
Sustainability Consultant: Do You Need One?
What is sustainability? Why should businesses care?  Sustainability is about creating a balance between environmental, social and economic concerns. It is about finding ways to do business that is good...
Blog Content 04 JAN 2023
What Is an ESG Score?
An ESG score is a metric that evaluates a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The score can help business owners decide where to invest their money and companies...
Blog Content 03 JAN 2023
Sustainability Funding to Shape The Future of Your Business
If you are a business owner who cares about the future of our planet, you may be interested in sustainability funding. Sustainability funding is money allocated to projects that promote...
Blog Content 02 JAN 2023
How to Use Your Funds to Make a Difference Through Socially Responsible Investing
Making a difference in the world is important to many people, and businesses can play a significant role. As a business person, you should use your funds and resources to...
Blog Content 01 JAN 2023
The Importance of ESG and Sustainability for Small–Medium Businesses
Regarding sustainable and responsible business practices, large corporations have been leading the charge for many years. But what about small and medium-sized businesses? Are they being left behind? The answer...
Why Do You Need to Take into Account Modern Slavery in Your Supply Chain
Why Do You Need to Take into Account Modern Slavery in Your Supply Chain?
When it comes to your supply chain, do you know where your products come from? Are you confident that the people who made them were treated fairly and paid a...
What to Do on Your Next Modern Slavery Statement
What to Do on Your Next Modern Slavery Statement
Most people consider slavery a historical phenomenon, not something that exists now. However, even though slavery has been abolished in many nations, contemporary slavery is still pervasive. And as the...
Why You Should Find a Financial Investment Lawyer
Why You Should Find a Financial Investment Lawyer
Financial investments are any activities that allow an individual to place or contribute monetary funds to any institution, organisation, business, property or product to acquire assets and gain income or...
Legal Considerations to Get Your Startup Ready For Investors
Legal Considerations to Get Your Startup Ready For Investors
Your startup needs investors to get off the ground and grow. However, investors do not just invest in any businesses. They tend to look at all legal aspects and requirements...
What Distinguishes SRI from ESG investing
What Distinguishes SRI from ESG investing?
Many people think of socially responsible investing (SRI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing as the same. However, there are key differences between these two approaches to investing. In...
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The Future of ESG Investment
We’ve seen a rise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing trends in 2022, and it’s not slowing down any time soon. According to Bloomberg, ESG assets will hit $50...
What Does Good Performance Mean in Terms of ESG
What Does Good Performance Mean in Terms of ESG?
Business practices and goals now influence consumer behaviour and decisions. Consumers would hold off on purchasing a product or service if they find out that a company is not up...
ESG Investing: What Is It and Will It Increase My Returns?
ESG Investing: What Is It and Will It Increase My Returns?
ESG investing has become a popular buzzword in the investment world. But what does it mean? And more importantly, will it increase your portfolio returns?  In this blog post, we...
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ESG and Sustainability: Are They Crucial For Your Business?
Conscious consumerism has grown exponentially over the last decade. In response, multiple companies from different industries have changed their approach when providing their goods and services, from the way they...
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The Impact of Modern Slavery On Your Business
We all know the saying, ‘Business is business’. However, what happens when business intersects with something as horrific as modern slavery?  In Australia, modern slavery is a problem that has...
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ESG Reporting: Frameworks, Criteria and Requirements
ESG reporting is becoming an essential aspect of stakeholder engagement for most businesses or companies. Unfortunately, essential frameworks, criteria and requirements for handling this reporting are a mystery to many...
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What Is ESG Investing?
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in ESG investing, as more and more people are looking to align their values with their investment portfolios. Socially responsible investing,...
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ESG: What Is It and Why Is It Important For Your Business?
ESG or environmental, social and governance factors are becoming increasingly relevant due to the benefits that they bring–not just to the investor but to the company itself. However, what are...
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Modern Slavery Act: What Australian Businesses Should Know
Enforced in January 2019, the Modern Slavery Act has required all Australian businesses with a revenue of over $100 million to produce a slavery and human trafficking statement. By understanding...
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ESG and Sustainability: What's the Difference?
Climate change vulnerability, environmental destruction and eco-responsibility are just some of the concepts and terms you hear being discussed by media and government entities nowadays. Rightfully so, since environmental stewardship...
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EnPerSo Travel Combats Modern Slavery
EnPerSo Co-Founders, Dan Heathwood and Jess Richards have been working alongside Madison Marcus’s Eric Boone and the team to drive real-world action to combat and mitigate modern slavery in the travel industry and their supply chain....