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IGCC survey finds institutional investors seeking to increase low-carbon investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... you're seeing opportunities there driven by policies you're not getting here." IGCC's members are advocating for an emissions policy for the energy sector, saying that the current status quo of "ad hoc market interventions aimed at micro managing energy ...

Climate-aligned bond universe jumps to US$895 billion: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... report noted. "The report demonstrates the increasing role of sub sovereigns, and cities in the financing of climate and emissions goals," said Zoe Knight managing director, group head, HSBC Centre of Sustainable Finance. "We need to accelerate sustainable ...

Australia/NZ continue to top the ranks in GRESB 2017 real estate review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... sector: Reduced like-for-like energy consumption by 1.1% - equivalent to 79,827 U.S. homes, Reduced like-for-like carbon emissions by 2.2% - equivalent to 113,000 passenger cars, Reduced like-for-like water consumption by 0.5% - equivalent to 999 Olympic ...

Australian companies developing internal carbon price within the next two years: SBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... next two years. Of the Australian companies providing data to CDP, 60^ have set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, as compared to 85% of companies globally, while 94%have climate change integrated into their business strategy and 87% have ...

Globally, few companies can effectively demonstrate climate risk disclosure: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... (SSGA). The oil and gas, utilities and mining sectors ("high-impact sectors") account for over one quarter of annual GHG emissions, which accounts for their particular focus. SSGA manages US$2.56 trillion of asset on behalf of its clients as of March ...

Sustainable Melbourne Fund, ARENA, extend partnership in Victoria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... are saving Victorian small to medium enterprises $1.5 million per annum, and cutting 5,953 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. "There are plenty more to come," said Scott Bocskay, SMF CEO. "If you look at the history of EUFs, the vision is starting to ...

CEFC commits to large-scale solar projects developed by Edify Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... of about two million solar panels. Together, the solar farms are expected to abate more than 476,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, and generate enough power for an estimated 73,000 homes. Earlier this year the CEFC committed a total of $77 million ...

International Finance Corporation launches NZ dollar-denominated green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... use the proceeds to fund investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other areas that reduce greenhouse emissions, IFC said. The proceeds from IFC green bonds are allocated within IFC in a separate account and the inclusion criteria for eligible ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... enhancement in the way that we consider these complex issues." Also in 2016, CFSGAM has appointed MSCI to provide carbon emissions and fossil fuel data, which CFSGAM will use both internally and for client reporting purposes. This year as well, CFSGAM ...

Mining sector showing "signs of progress" on emissions management, face continued risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
The mining sector is showing "signs of progress in its operational emissions management, reduced exposure to thermal coal and capital allocation in the context of a low-carbon transition," but continues to face continued risk from downstream regulation ...