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CEFC makes record commitment of $3.8bn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... backing for Marinus Link will deliver substantial investment and economic benefits across large parts of the Australian economy, with cleaner, more affordable renewable energy replacing ageing coal-fired generators as they exit the electricity system. ...

Australia could gain $190bn windfall as Trump snubs net zero

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... The report, Power Shift: The US, China and the Race to Net Zero, found that US states representing 57% of the country's economy - as well as leading American companies - are forging ahead with plans to keep growing renewable energy and cut climate pollution ...

HESTA outlines priorities to ASX 300 boards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... handle these challenges and to plan for a range of future business scenarios." Building strong companies and a resilient economy requires leadership to recognise these risks and develop a culture that embraces change, she added. HESTA also expects companies ...

Net Zero Banking Alliance on pause

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... is the most appropriate model to continue supporting banks across the globe to remain resilient and accelerate the real economy transition in line with the Paris Agreement, as well as to continue engagement with the global banking industry to develop ...

IGCC priorities heard at reform roundtable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... Australia, to reflect physical climate risks and adaptation opportunities. Without genuine progress on climate, the local economy stands to lose some $6.8 trillion between now and 2025, IGCC said. These along with many other topics raised at the roundtable ...

Australian Ethical calls on PM to 'meet the expectations of Australians'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... "Climate change is no longer a distant threat-it is a pressing and escalating challenge that impacts our environment, economy, and the wellbeing of all Australians. Australia has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead by example in the global ...

CBA slashes oil and gas financing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... possible, but essential for good business," he said. "It's another nail in the coffin for coal. It's critical for a secure economy and for our climate that Australia's biggest banks follow suit by ending all new funding for companies developing new coal ...

UBS ditches Net-Zero Banking Alliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... "commitment to sustainability remains unchanged and we recognise the importance of an orderly transition to a low-carbon economy." "Clients remain at the heart of what we do as we support them in the transition. We remain steadfast in our commitment ...

Advancing sustainability through a circular economy

LIZ HARRISON  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
A circular economy is structured so that products are created to be reused, repaired, and recycled, reducing waste and optimising the use of resources. Its goal is to establish a closed-loop system in which materials are circulated and reused, instead ...

Australia has 'incredible opportunity' to lead in clean energy: UN

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... facing this generation. "From a market perspective, the energy transition will require a historic transformation of our economy and economies around the world. Exchanges have a crucial role in the transition in both supporting efficient capital allocation ...