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Investors press for swift action in wake of climate report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) called the report a blunt warning. "The science is clear: we simply cannot afford anymore fossil fuel expansion. This means no new coal, gas or oil development beyond those fields already producing," Gocher said. "Australian ...

Carbon capture and storage questioned after Chevron result

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
Australia's only commercial scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has failed to meet targets to sequester carbon emissions from an LNG facility, raising questions as the role that CCS technology can play in reaching decarbonisation targets ...

Alphinity launches SDG-aligned fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... across most sectors, with the possible exception of the energy sector, which for obvious reasons are problematic given fossil fuel exposures, but beyond that, we have a good and wide representation of geographies and industries," Thomson said.

Cooper Energy announces carbon neutral certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... organization indirectly impacts in its value chain, such as use by customers. The majority of carbon emissions produced by fossil fuel companies fall into the territory of Scope 3. Cooper Energy used services from Resource Intelligence to prepare their ...

NTAM launches new quantitative low carbon strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... portfolio's carbon footprint, seeking a reduction in the carbon intensity of the portfolio and potential emissions from fossil fuel reserves, relative to the MSCI World Index benchmark. "This latest strategy underlines NTAM's philosophy and commitment ...

Hostplus announces four board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Hostplus to remove Vaile is part of a wider campaign by members, with Hostplus members calling on the fund to divest from fossil fuel stocks. Market Forces asset manager campaigner Will van de Pol noted that it was a "pressure campaign." "I think any ...

Role of oil and gas in net zero emission future

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
The role of gas as a fuel source during the transition to a net zero world economy by 2050 was an issue of sharp debate at a panel during the conference for Australia's leading oil and gas industry group in Perth. Representatives from the Investor Group ...

Oil and gas industry debate green hydrogen future

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
Establishing a successful Australian hydrogen industry hinges on managing three challenges - cost, scale, and social acceptance, according to a panel of experts speaking at the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA). Future ...

New fossil fuel exploration acreage released

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... Australia's efforts to curb climate change on the world stage, meanwhile back at home the Morrison government is inviting fossil fuel companies to exploit new gas fields and wasting taxpayer money on polluting energy sources," Climate Council acting ...

APPEA conference kicks up controversy

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
The conference for Australia's leading oil and gas industry group kicked off in Perth with more than 1700 delegates in attendance this week, but not without rustling a few feathers. The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) ...