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CEFC finances University of Melbourne upgrades

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... University of Melbourne can help universities meet these challenges through an investment that results in reduced environmental impact, higher productivity and stronger financial performance." The University of Melbourne expects the project to reduce ...

Investor groups publish real estate climate risk guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... outlines means to improve returns and better protect future value of property portfolios through engagement with environmental, social and governance (ESG) and climate agendas. "The property sector has a crucial role to play in reducing global emissions ...

Impact investing key trend for 2016: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... investment," said Matt Christensen, global head of responsible investment at AXA IM. "This is driven by the fact that environmental issues are well understood in Australia with its scarce water resources, a developed mining industry, and a new interest ...

CEFC launches $250m Community Housing Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched an AU$250 million Community Housing Program to drive construction of energy-efficient community housing. The Community Housing Program is expected to contribute to the construction of as many ...

Fund members concerned about climate change risk: CFGAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... survey found. The research correlates with other findings in other reports, and correlates with other trends in environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration globally, said Will Oulton, global head of responsible investment. "The concept of ...

Mirvac to build industrial estate with sustainability features

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
Mirvac has received planning approval for its newest industrial estate in New South Wales, which the company said will become a benchmark for sustainable design and operation. Sketch of Mirvac's planned Calibre development (image courtesy Mirvac) Calibre ...

Melbourne buildings retrofit with solar panels

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
Two Melbourne buildings have installed solar panel systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle (photo courtesy City of Melbourne) The installation of a 59.4kW system at 101 Collins Street is Australia's highest commercial solar ...

Can sustainability considerations drive corporate innovation?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... sustainability with corporate strategy in Australia. Sustainability experts tell The Sustainability Report that environmental and human rights concerns will feature highly on the agenda in 2016. Chi Woo, KPMG Australia partner Meanwhile, experts also ...

Australian Ethical Investment AUM up 13% in Q4

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
Fund manager Australian Ethical Investment funds under management grew by 13% in the fourth quarter of 2015, off the back of investment returns and net inflows. Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical Investment managing director Australian Ethical reported ...

ARENA selects 22 projects for $100m funding round

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced 22 projects will progress to the next stage of its AU$100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round. The projects were able to demonstrate its cost of energy was below ...