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CEFC identifies Australian states with best incentives for bioenergy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has identified New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory as having policies that create an incentive for the deployment of energy from waste and bioenergy ...

Shell Scenarios on pathways to net-zero emissions

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... our company design." To achieve net-zero emissions, Bentham noted the necessity for government intervention to set incentives, to promote carbon capture and storage (CCS) and to set a carbon price. "It's up to us collectively through the political system ...

Family businesses using impact investment in philanthropy: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... participants on the company approach to philanthropy, the driver behind philanthropic decisions, the role that government incentives play and how effectiveness is measured and evaluated, EY said. According to the report's findings, 44% of business owners ...

Verdia to assist companies on energy efficiency project design

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... can post challenges both in terms of technical knowledge for design and implementation, but also because of the split incentives between landlords and tenants of multi-tenanted buildings. Certain upgrades like installing efficient lighting can be accomplished ...

Conduct risk a concern for financial services sector: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... from speaking out." Another area of assessment is remuneration throughout an organisation, particularly in regards to incentives, which may induce encouragement to take risk to achieve higher pay. "People often talk about executive remuneration, but ...

Less than half of suppliers reporting CO2 data: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... year. According to the report, 53% of suppliers have board level responsibility for climate change, while 46% provide incentives to individuals for the management of climate change issues, while 63% report that they integrate climate change into their ...

Global Investors sign Paris Green Bonds Statement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... and developing green standards. Proven Support Tools: strategic public green bond investment; credit enhancement; tax incentives and developing instruments to aggregate assets and structure risks. Innovative Additions: adjusting risk weightings for green ...

AXA IM to launch second impact investing fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... carbon price to be established out of the COP 21, but we do expect an improved framework that will continue to create incentives for the decarbonisation of the economy," he said. "There are new, innovative financial solutions coming into the market that ...

RIAA calls for actions to create responsible financial markets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... a focus on fiduciary duties Supporting longer term investment holdings via tax law Creating appropriate and aligned incentives in remuneration Strengthening asset owner competency and capability on ESG and systemic risk issues Strengthening industry ...

CDP Names Climate A List in 2015 report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... According to the data collected by CDP, 94% of board or senior management have responsibility for climate change, 75% have incentives for the management of climate change, 84% report engagement with policymakers on climate change, 50% have intensity ...