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Australia/NZ continue to top the ranks in GRESB 2017 real estate review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... on offices outperform other types, scoring on average 64 points. Also in 2017 the global sector: Reduced like-for-like energy consumption by 1.1% - equivalent to 79,827 U.S. homes, Reduced like-for-like carbon emissions by 2.2% - equivalent to 113,000 ...

Australian companies developing internal carbon price within the next two years: SBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... risks and opportunities, the management fundamentals need to be right. Companies need confidence in the accuracy of their energy and carbon data; management and reporting systems must be robust, and engagement with staff across all levels of the company ...

Sustainable Melbourne Fund, ARENA, extend partnership in Victoria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
The Sustainable Melbourne Fund (SMF) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have extended their partnership to double the number of local governments in Victoria offering Environmental Upgrade Finance (EUF). Scott Bocskay, CEO, Sustainable ...

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 ...