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Investments for solar, wind projects 'sporadic' in 2025: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... to financial close remains challenging," the report said. "Lengthy state and federal approvals, slow grid expansion, and social licensing issues will continue to pose significant headwinds in the sector. "At the same time, the rise of rooftop solar has ...

Oxfam calls for increased taxes on ultra-wealthy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
The average Australian billionaires' wealth grew by almost $600,000 a day in the past year, or over $10.5 billion collectively, Oxfam research found. Globally, billionaire wealth jumped by over 16% in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year ...

Bill to curb US pension plans' ESG considerations passes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, limiting certain pension funds from considering environmental, social and governance factors in their investment decision making. The House voted 213-205 to pass the legislation, which looks to ...

Podcast: The winners and losers of 2025

THE GREENER WAY  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the top sustainability trends of 2025 with Adam Verwey, co-founder of ethical investment platform Six. In this episode, they dive into the surge of shareholder resolutions in Australia ...

SEC criticises proxy adviser 'oligopoly,' urges AI use

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... evolution not only gave rise to "a small oligopoly of proxy advisory firms with de facto power to impose their views on social and political matters upon a large portion of the American capital markets", he added, but led to their "ability to influence ...

ESG adding value to private equity investments: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
Despite the current mixed sentiment toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in some areas, a new report demonstrates how it can add value to private investments when executed correctly. British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) ...

Supercharging investment in the green transition: Australia's year in review

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... homes ranging from rooftop solar and batteries to hot water heat pumps and double glazed windows. Similarly, through the Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative 20,000 social housing buildings were upgraded to assist tenants in bringing down their ...

Green moves: Foresight, Tattarang

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... PRI, and as a foundation adviser on the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. Prior to joining IFM, Newton served as head of social innovation and development at Australia Post. He was previously principal adviser to the Premier of Victoria on economic ...

Consultation for Community Benefit Principles open

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
As part of the government's Future Made in Australia policy, the consultation for the Community Benefit Principles has opened. The principles are intended to ensure that the benefits of significant public investment flow to local workers, industries ...

System-level climate risks material in every way: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... stewardship. Similarly, they recognise key risks such as climate change, human rights, biodiversity loss, resource depletion and social inequality, as material threats to long-term performance. Furthermore, that these risks require coordinated, systemic ...