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CEFC commits $250m to large scale solar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... properties with energy efficient technologies, CEFC said. "This initiative will help accelerate the delivery of more sustainable and energy efficient social and community housing," said Oliver Yates, CEFC CEO. CEFC cited statistics from ACOSS stating ...

CEFC finances Ayers Rock Resort solar project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... Corporation (ILC), a corporate Commonwealth entity. "Using solar to help power our resort demonstrates our commitment to sustainable environmental tourism practices," said Andrew Williams, Voyages chief executive officer. The CEFC has previously provided ...

Investors launch GRESB Infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... infrastructure, with an average allocation of less than 1% of total assets under management. Infrastructure can also provide " sustainable economic growth by delivering key societal benefits, such as vital transportation links, (renewable) energy sources ...

Victorian government expands EUA legislation statewide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... has passed legislation offering environmental upgrade agreements (EUAs) across the state. Scott Bocskay, CEO of the Sustainable Melbourne Fund Once the bill becomes law, local governments in Victoria can offer businesses access to EUAs. Victoria will ...

Future Super, Thomson Reuters launch new indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... indices - the Thomson Reuters/Future Super Australia Fossil Free Index and Thomson Reuters/Future Super Australia Sustainable Leaders Index. Simon Sheikh, managing director, Future Super The indices apply negative screening to remove direct and indirect ...

GRI, federal government, announce Pacific partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... transparency in the Indo-Pacific region. DFAT has provided AU$1 million in funding for the partnership, which will promote sustainable trade and investment in Australia and in the region, including Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Papua New Guinea. ...

Human rights considerations part of trustee board obligations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... provider EIRIS, the Institute for Human Rights and Business, a think tank, and the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO). "At the moment most of the work being done is looking at intangibles like brand," Paterson said. "Whilst ...

Telstra publishes 2015 Sustainability Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... resource use, waste and e-waste, energy efficiency and carbon emissions, ethics, values and governance, human rights, sustainable procurement and conflict minerals as potential sustainability impacts across its supply chain. More broadly, Telstra also ...

NZ Super Fund invests in View Glass

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... imperatives for forward-thinking organizations, View Dynamic Glass is enabling the rapid evolution of occupant-focused, sustainable, and intelligent building design. The strong, positive reaction from our initial customers is driving increased market ...

Teachers Mutual Bank cash product certified ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... The Debt Issuance Program is the first cash product to receive RIAA certification. "We pride ourselves on being a sustainable business leader and are thrilled to be the first financial institution to offer a responsible investment wholesale cash product ...