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CEFC commits to large-scale solar projects developed by Edify Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
Edify Energy is about to begin construction on large-scale solar projects in Queensland, backed by finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), Commonwealth Bank and French investment bank Natixis. Ian Learmonth, CEO, Clean Energy Finance ...

CEFC lends $32m for construction of green student accommodation project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed has committed debt finance of $32 million to the 428-bed student accommodation project in Adelaide, its first major property investment in the South Australian capital city. Proposed 428-bed ...

International Finance Corporation launches NZ dollar-denominated green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... emerging markets. It is the first green bond for New Zealand. IFC will use the proceeds to fund investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other areas that reduce greenhouse emissions, IFC said. The proceeds from IFC green bonds are allocated ...

Responsible Investment assets top $622 billion: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... alcohol and gambling. The RIAA survey also found significant increases in exclusions focused on human rights and nuclear energy. "That really reflects this increasing client/consumer demand," O'Connor said. "There is a strong signal from consumers that ...

Mining sector showing "signs of progress" on emissions management, face continued risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... Freeport-McMoRan, First Quantum Minerals and Vedanta Resources. The report notes that the miners have cut operational emissions and energy intensity in recent years, and South32 has been highlighted for its "commitment to net zero operational emissions ...

ANZ, NAB join initiative to pilot Task force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... Leaders Declaration did not make a strong endorsement of the TCFD. The annexe to the declaration, the G20 Hamburg Climate and Energy Action Plan for Growth, noted "The industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures has also completed ...

ASX200 sustainability disclosures improve, but climate-related data needed: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... policy statements acknowledging climate change as a business risk, and 49 ASX200 companies (25%) disclosed a climate or energy efficiency-related target. ACSI said they would engage with companies regarding the implementation of the Task Force on Climate-related ...

CEFC allocates up to $150 million to Qube Holdings for transport terminal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed up to $150 million to a major intermodal terminal in south-western Sydney that is expected to reduce emissions by switching from road to rail. Ian Learmonth, CEO, Clean Energy Finance Corporation ...

Climate Bonds Initiative, UNEP-FI launch European Green Securities Steering Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... including ABN AMRO, Clifford Chance, Glennmont Partners and Obvion. "We have only a short time to achieve our climate and energy targets," said Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative. "The European Green Securities Steering Committee offers an opportunity ...

Pengana selects WHEB Asset Management to manage Hunter Hall Global Deep Green Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Kingdom and specialises in "the investment opportunities created by the global transition to more sustainable, resource and energy efficient economies," according to Pengana. "This fund is about looking at the sustainability challenges faced by people ...