FS Sustainability

IFM welcomes demand-side push for low carbon liquid fuels

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   IFM Investors along with Ampol and GrainCorp have welcomed the government's push to establish a demand-side framework to increase the supply of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) in Australia.

Podcast: Leading the battery storage race

THE GREENER WAY   As governments introduce more supportive energy storage policies and Australia's electricity system continues to transition away from coal, what role do batteries play in renewable energy investing, and why are institutional investors paying closer attention to the sector?

Treasury consults on reducing climate disclosure costs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Treasury has opened a consultation to enhance efficiency of climate disclosures by reducing the cost of compliance for companies.

IGCC urges Safeguard Mechanism reforms ahead of review

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) is urging further reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, warning without them the scheme will fail to drive industries to pursue on-site emissions reductions.

Underpaid migrants a systemic modern slavery indicator: MJI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A report by Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) said underpaid migrant workers point to a more systematic issue, which can lead to practices that are indicators of modern slavery.

Tokenisation can accelerate sustainability objectives: Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI   Project Acacia identified significant economic growth opportunities with tokenised financial infrastructure in Australia, but the initiative extends further for those that are currently looking for more efficient ways to offset their carbon footprints.

Government grants $10m to First Nations clean energy projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government has opened a grant of up to $10 million to help First Nations organisations advance their clean energy projects.

Minderoo backs early childhood development in WA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Minderoo Foundation, backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment group Tattarang, has partnered with the City of Kwinana in Western Australia to transform early childhood development outcomes.

Equal Pay Day highlights lifetime cost of gender super gap

VINNY VUCAGO   Equal Pay Day is highlighting the long-term impact of Australia's gender pay gap, with Australian Retirement Trust (ART) warning lower earnings compound into significant shortfalls in retirement savings.

Wikramanayake exit highlights women leadership pipeline gap: CEW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake's resignation highlights a gap in the economy of not having enough women in the leadership pipeline, Chief Executive Women (CEW) said.

Rural Funds Group bolsters FY26 earnings

KARREN VERGARA   Rural Funds Group, the ASX-listed agricultural REIT (RFF), posted a significant jump in full-year earnings to $124.1 million, bolstered by the divestment of several assets.

Brookfield Renewable to raise $758m through green bonds

VINNY VUCAGO   Brookfield Renewable is set to raise $758 million (C$750m) through two green bonds as the renewable energy producer looks to fund eligible investments across its portfolio.

Government builds inaugural council for External Reporting Australia

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government is building the inaugural governing council for External Reporting Australia (ERA) which commences operations on 1 December 2026.

Capella Capital strengthens energy platform with multi-hires

MATTHEW WAI   Capella Capital has welcomed four new appointments to its energy platform, in a move to strengthen capability across renewable energy development, land acquisition, investment and project delivery.