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Japan issues first climate transition bond

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... next 10 years. 55.5% of bond proceeds are allocated to research and development initiatives in areas including renewable energy and hydrogen utilisation in steelmaking. 44.5% is earmarked for subsidies, for activities including electricity storage batteries ...

Amazon's Queensland operations to run off solar

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... giant Amazon and an independent power producer have announced the commercial operation of a new 125-megawatt renewable energy project that will power Amazon operations, including data centres and fulfilment centres. This comes as Premier Steven Miles ...

Stewart Investors joins Responsible Minerals initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... Investor Network, which will bring together investment industry stakeholders to advance responsible sourcing and the renewable energy transition by giving investors access to due diligence tools and collaborative opportunities. "We believe that investors ...

Queensland to boost clean economy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
The Sunshine State has introduced a new law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, roll-out renewable energy and cut pollution. Premier Steven Miles introduced the Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 with a target of 75% below 2005 levels by 2035. The state's ...

Rest increases impact investment with Cibus fund allocation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... undertaking work expected to form the basis for a platform focused on the production of year-round produce in renewable energy powered facilities," plus a "major producer and supplier of vegetable seedlings to growers across Eastern Australia pursuing ...

Grok Ventures appoints new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... opportunities of our time," and plans to invest in climate-related ventures from venture capital at seed stage, to major renewable energy infrastructure projects and high conviction "lighthouse investments." "Having Tan and Jeremy at the helm means having ...

Green bond investors left in the dark

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... bonds assist in financing the net zero transition and typically target climate mitigation activities such as renewable energy. They aim for positive, measurable environmental impact over a longer-term investment horizon. Typically, issuers provide performance ...

NAB negotiates green loan with US-based renewables developer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... National Australia Bank was one of four parties serving as joint lead arrangers on a deal that saw a US-based renewable energy developer increase its revolving credit facility as a green loan. Houston-based Swift Current Energy upped its US$225 million ...

Podcast: Speaking truth to power on climate finance

THE GREENER WAY  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... closure date in 2025, and concluded it was unnecesary as the state of NSW has made "massive progress" on new renewable energy and battery capacity. The state of NSW is considering whether to pay to extend the life of Eraring beyond its mooted closure ...

BlueScope receives funding for lower emissions project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... decarbonise our steel industry." The Climate Capital Forum - an independent body pushing to make Australia a renewable energy and critical minerals superpower - said the allocation was "an important area of focus," but said that much stronger incentives ...