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Climate Bond Initiative releases climate performance data for buildings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... whether office buildings, proposed developments or retrofits are eligible for certification against the Climate Bonds Low Carbon Building (LCB) criteria. The trajectories have been calculated by "examining the emissions performance of the top 15% of ...

IGCC, others organisations press G20 countries to ratify Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... calling on G20 countries to "double global investment in clean energy, tighten up climate disclosure mandates, develop carbon pricing and phase out fossil fuel subsidies" in their letter. IGCC supports the content of the letter and will focus on urging ...

NAB sets science based target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... targets is another way NAB continues to deliver on its commitment to take a leadership role in making the transition to a low carbon future." NAB's proposed target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 was submitted to the Science Based Target initiative for "informal ...

NAB Asset Servicing launches ESG reporting service

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... compare ESG exposures between different portfolios and benchmarks," NAB Asset Servicing said. It can be used for monitoring carbon emissions, bribery events, board independency, board diversity, and greenhouse gas reduction targets, NAB said. As reported ...

Banks, fund managers developing ethical cash products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... share those values. We know our members want to create a bright future for the children of tomorrow and the fact we are carbon neutral bank and have committed to not directly invest in fossil fuels is something they value." Equally, there is wholesale ...

Australian cities disclose emissions data to CDP cities program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... provides much needed global visibility to those who are preparing for the impacts of climate change and reducing their carbon footprint,' said Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese. 'The City of Adelaide works in close partnership with the Government of South ...

QIC invests $800m in Powering Australian Renewables Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... and foremost addressing Australia's over-supplied energy generation market," Vesey said. "An orderly exit of aged, high carbon emitting plant is integral to creating sustainable conditions for further investment in new renewables and Australia's pathway ...

Treasury Corporation of Victoria issues green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... said Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative CEO." "Funding for new infrastructure in public transport, clean energy and low carbon building development will all be boosted from this landmark green bond issuance, which meets international best practice ...

Responsible investment AUM tops AU$630 billion: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... themed funds "such as sustainable agriculture funds, green themed property funds, as well as a strong emergence of low carbon funds." Impact investment has also continued to show strong growth, increasing by 74% to AU$3.7 billion. The significant growth ...

Stakeholders assess ESG policy priorities for Parliament

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... themselves stranded in the vagaries of national policies." With the states and territories making commitments on net zero carbon emissions and development of renewable energy infrastructure, there is a risk of policy slippage between states and federal ...