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Banks consider the implications of Sustainable Development Goals

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... said that although their businesses are already contributing to the SDGs in many ways, they can do more. "The banking and finance sector has a significant opportunity to contribute to the goals, both as significant businesses but also in terms of the ...

Oliver Yates to step down as Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) CEO Oliver Yates is stepping down from the position. Oliver Yates, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) CEO Yates has worked as CEO since the CEFC was founded in 2013. The CEFC board has now commenced a CEO ...

ARENA grants $18m to Queensland combined wind, solar, storage project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... Kennedy Energy Park into the network, it will provide a strong business case and greatly assist with securing capital, debt finance and approvals for the next phase." Windlab CEO Roger Price said Windlab is delighted to have ARENA's support. "Kennedy ...

CEFC, Commonwealth Bank launch energy efficient finance program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank have launched an AU$100 million Energy Efficient Equipment Finance program for Australian businesses. Oliver Yates, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) CEO The new finance program ...

Principles for Responsible Investment name Matt McAdam Australian head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... research businesses over six years, particularly in Middle Eastern emerging markets and in South Africa. He was previously a finance journalist at The Australian Financial Review in Sydney. Matthew holds a Masters in Sustainability Leadership at the ...

AIGCC launches, releases survey on climate risk, responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... if the world is to meet a 2C warming target," said Emma Herd, CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). "The finance sector has recognised this opportunity and is gearing up fast. While it's clear that progress is uneven and gaps remain, such ...

Artesian Venture Partners launches $20m Clean Energy Seed Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016  |  NEWS
... Innovation Fund. CEFC CEO Oliver Yates and Artesian managing partner Jeremy Colless The Clean Energy Seed Fund will unearth and finance "emerging innovations and startups in clean energy." It is the first project financed through the AU$1 billion Clean ...

Climate Bond Initiative releases climate performance data for buildings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... guide property investment decisions." The process will provide sufficient information for investors to know that they will finance green building projects that will meet global climate change targets, said Jorge Chapa, the Green Building Council of Australia's ...

IGCC, others organisations press G20 countries to ratify Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Turnbull called the federal election. The inquiry is an opportunity for public discussion of how climate change will affect finance and economic policy as well as behaviours across the economy. "Our focus will be on implementation of the Paris Agreement ...

NAB sets science based target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... didn't set that target "as there is currently no standard framework or agreed methodology for science-based targets for finance-related activities." "The impacts of climate change and climate-related policy are having a growing effect on our business ...