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Experts evaluate ERF baseline mechanism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... legislated isn't going to bring down emissions, then we are solely reliant on the ERF as the main tool to achieve emissions reductions. Given that it is anticipated that the ERF is only intended to have a relatively fixed lifespan it is likely that that ...

Supply chain vulnerable to climate change risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015  |  NEWS
... Chinese and Indian suppliers were the most collaborative of responding countries, and the bang for your buck in emissions reductions activities in China and India are vastly superior to anywhere else in the world," Galvin said. "You see more collaborative ...

CEFC looks to increase investment in bioenergy projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
... activities in this sector will help develop local industries, generate new employment opportunities and achieve emissions reductions." See Also: RIAA panel discusses tackling ESG duties, opportunities

ClimateWorks Australia: Australia can decarbonise by 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... Residual emissions could be offset by carbon forestry plantings, Denis said. This study identifies greater emissions reductions than previous analysis by the Garnaut Review and Treasury due to recent, large cost reductions in renewable energy, technological ...

Climate Bonds Initiative proposes green property standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014  |  NEWS
... buildings, deemed property, for residential buildings and upgrade finance, for building improvements that achieve emissions reductions of 30-50%. As regards the upgrade finance methodology, the standard of 30-50% in emissions reductions is an achievable ...

CFI a source of economic opportunity for Indigenous groups

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2014  |  NEWS
... between Kyoto and non-Kyoto activities," she said. "An ERF methodology will only be made where it covers emissions reductions that count towards Australia's climate change targets. This is not a problem for savanna fire management, but it will be a problem ...

CCA final report reveals future policy shock for investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) report recommending a target range of 40-60% carbon emissions reductions by 2030 signals a "future policy shock" on climate ambition, which brings more policy uncertainty for investors, according to the Investor Group ...

Call for EUA inclusion in Emissions Reduction Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... price for price discovery, and to incentivise business participation. The ERF has to provide "deeming" of emissions reductions, and finally, SMF supports inclusion of "make good" provisions, allowing participants to use Australian Carbon Credit Units ...

RepuTex: DAP could achieve more reductions than CPM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
The government's proposed Direct Action Plan (DAP) could lead to more domestic emissions reductions than the carbon price mechanism, if the policy is supported by absolute emissions baselines and an obligation for companies to offset any emissions above ...

South Australia introduces building upgrade finance bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... St Peters, and Unley," the spokesperson said. Depending on the scheme's uptake, potential greenhouse gas emissions reductions could range from between 6% - 10,800 tonnes CO2/year saved, and 32%, or 61,400 tonnes CO2/year saved, an estimate by Arup that ...