FS Sustainability

CEFC backs 'missing middle' of clean energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $100 million to unlock the 'missing middle' of Australia's clean energy transition, helping accelerate delivery of mid-scale renewable energy assets.

Podcast: Australia's big bet on green steel

THE GREENER WAY   As global demand shifts towards low-carbon industries and clean supply chains, does Australia have a realistic opportunity to move beyond exporting raw materials and become a leader in green steel manufacturing?

Robeco launches Global Climate Leaders Tilt Indices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |    2:36PM   Robeco has launched new Global Climate Leaders Tilt Indices, which will draw on a number of Robeco's proprietary sustainability and investment intellectual property (IP) to identify future transition leaders and avoid potential laggards.

Climate Council urges tougher data centre energy rules

VINNY VUCAGO   The Climate Council has welcomed the federal government's commitment to require new large scale data centres to support additional renewable energy but warned the success of the reforms will depend on how quickly the rules are implemented.

Underpaid migrants a systemic modern slavery indicator: MJI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |    1:32PM   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.

Minderoo backs early childhood development in WA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |    1:50PM   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.

Aware Super introduces reproductive health leave

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Aware Super has introduced a new reproductive health leave entitlement for employees, offering up to 12 days of paid leave each year to manage reproductive health conditions and related medical treatments.

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.

Morgans Financial boost commitment to rural Australia

MATTHEW WAI   Morgans Financial has deepened its relationship with Rural Aid to strengthen support for farmers and rural communities across Australia.

Energy underinvestment creates new investment case: Datt Capital

VINNY VUCAGO  |    2:24PM   More than a decade of underinvestment in global energy supply is creating a structural deficit that could reshape returns across the sector, according to Datt Capital chief investment officer Emanuel Datt.

Local sustainable funds fall into outflows: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA   Sustainable funds offered in Australia and New Zealand shed almost US$120 million, ending a three-quarter run of positive inflows, according to Morningstar.

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.

CEFC names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI   Clean Energy Finance Corporation chief investment officer of Rewiring the Nation Paul McCartney has been appointed the new chief executive for the group, effective September 18.