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Australian Unity inks sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... health outcomes; strong communities, with supporting living in place generating $317 million in value and leading social innovation generating $223 million, and economy empowerment, with $46 million attributed to social and economic opportunities through ...

Appointment round-up: TelstraSuper, CSIRO, FRRR

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... our infrastructure needs become more complex. "Our teams are committed to evolving the way we work, embracing digital innovation and leveraging our industry-leading global expertise to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for the communities ...

Three-fold bang for the buck when investing in research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... commercialisation of new technology in the decarb [decarbonisation] space. "As an example, Australia was an early leader in innovation in battery storage but now China has taken over as the global leader. This was a missed opportunity." Georgia King-Siem ...

Data centre operator refinances multi-billion-dollar sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... aligned to its four focus areas including Equal Digital Access, STEM Education, Biodiversity and Conservation, and Innovation and Research and Development. The company first introduced its plans to invest margin incentives into social impact initiatives ...

ARENA backs hydrogen electrolyser startup

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) provided €5.9 million. "Hysata is a great example of Australian innovation leading the way in renewable energy," said ARENA CEO Darren Miller. "This electrolyser technology could be a game-changer for ...

Investments at risk: Finance "out of step" with climate science

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... analytical framework is under continued development. The Department of the Treasury alongside the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) undertook economic modelling of climate change ...

La Trobe Uni issues $175m green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainability-linked financing solutions, NAB recognises the important role we play in supporting our customers through product innovation and environmental financing," said NAB group executive, corporate and institutional bank David Gall. "By consciously ...

Suppliers on notice: Amazon to enforce emissions reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... suppliers to share their carbon emissions data with us and set carbon goals. "We'll also use our scale, investment and innovation to date to provide our suppliers with products and tools that will help them reach their goals - whether those are transitioning ...

Traditional Owners to lead Pilbara renewables rollout on exclusive native title land

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... meaningful participation by Indigenous Australians in the clean energy transition. "It represents the kind of leadership and innovation that is needed to drive Australia's equitable transition to becoming a renewable energy powerhouse."

University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... country to issue in Australia's ESG bond market, and this sustainability-linked loan continues its track record of innovation and commitment to sustainability," said CBA managing director sustainable finance and ESG Charles Davis. "As we look to the ...