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Aberdeen drops 'sustainable' from fund name

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... UN Global Compact, as well as ESG laggards based on our proprietary scoring. The fund will target a meaningfully lower carbon intensity than the benchmark." The objective of the fund is also changing. Currently, the objective is to "provide investors ...

UBS ditches Net-Zero Banking Alliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... said its "commitment to sustainability remains unchanged and we recognise the importance of an orderly transition to a low-carbon economy." "Clients remain at the heart of what we do as we support them in the transition. We remain steadfast in our commitment ...

Podcast: TCorp's Alexis Cheang on active ownership and ESG risks

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... factors into their investment strategies, detailing their efforts in active ownership and the challenges faced in compiling carbon emissions data. The discussion covers TCorp's approach to managing a substantial $118 billion portfolio, highlighting ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... incentivise heavy vehicle operators to reduce emissions. "Enduring, broad-based market mechanisms are the best way to reduce carbon emissions. More consistent and comprehensive incentives are key to reaching net zero at lowest cost," Sterland said. The ...

Capacity Investment Scheme supercharged for energy transition

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... increased target is a "welcome step forward", scaling renewable investments to accelerate Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy. "Australia is uniquely positioned to become a global powerhouse in renewables, thanks to our abundant natural resources ...

Community housing providers improve ESG standing

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... more energy efficiency retrofits, including solar panel installations and select partnerships with energy providers. Yet, carbon emissions reporting remains challenging for many providers and the number of organisations with modern slavery policies nearly ...

KKR makes $500m investment in Aussie solar

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... the same time as accelerating our growth plans through bolt-on acquisitions. Together, we will deliver reliable, lower-carbon energy for corporate Australia." KKR is making the investment from its Global Climate Transition strategy. The investment marks ...

Climate reporting brings skilled workers to the fore

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... requiring upskilling in existing roles (from accountants to procurement specialists) and creating new green jobs (like carbon capture specialists), RMIT added. Further, Deloitte Access Economics associate director Rhiannon Yetsenga said: "Our data indicates ...

Australian Ethical puts Macquarie on notice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... down oil and gas is not viable. We recognise the reality that even as net zero objectives are pursued, the world will need carbon-based energy for quite some time. "These principles will guide activity as Macquarie's climate strategy and disclosures ...

Green moves: Perpetual, Accounting for Nature

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... Climate Finance portfolio. Bremner previously held senior roles at ANZ as global head of environmental sustainability, Low Carbon Australia, the UK Carbon Trust, and the UK Met Office, where she currently serves on the board and chairs the remuneration ...