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HSBC calls for policies to support low-carbon financing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... signs of bonds being used to raise capital for emerging economies, notably in Mexico and South Africa, as well as through 'green bond' issuance from institutions such as the IFC and World Bank," HSBC said. "For this to be a reliable source of capital ...

City of Melbourne, NAB, Eureka Funds Management sign EUA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... owners. "We are delighted to continue our close co-operation with the SMF, the City of Melbourne and its partners, for the green focussed re-positioning of our 501 office tower and would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support to ...

Beyond Zero Emissions proposes model for retrofitting houses

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... buildings more valuable in the market. To that end, there is a lot to be gained from applying it nationally." Establishing a "green loans" program to fund energy retrofits across residences owned by people on lower incomes is another policy initiative ...

EY: Businesses need long term carbon policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
Australian businesses need the next government to implement a carbon policy that protects existing commitments and supports long-term investments that reduce carbon emissions, according to EY. The ongoing political uncertainty surrounding the current ...

Climate Bonds Initiative releases criteria for solar assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
The Climate Bonds Initiative has released proposed eligibility criteria for solar assets under the Climate Bond Standard and Certification Scheme. Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds CEO The criteria specifies the amount of non-solar fuel back-up, or hybridization ...

WWF: ETS repeal to reduce renewable energy, increase prices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
Repealing Australia's emissions trading scheme would reduce renewable energy production and retail electricity customers would likely face higher prices, according to a report released by WWF-Australia. Graphic courtesy of WWF-Australia The report finds ...

Government drafts legislation to bring forward ETS timeline

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... leader Tony Abbott becomes prime minister, he has vowed to end the carbon pricing mechanism as one of his top priorities. The Green Party, a key supporting bloc that helped the Labor Party pass the Clean Energy Future legislation in this term of parliament ...

J.P. Morgan rates Australian REITs reporting, management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), ISO14064 - Greenhouse Gases, National Australian Built Environment Rating Systems (NABERS), and the Green Star ratings. J.P. Morgan said that GRESB provides the most practical approach to environmental and certain social ...

Net Balance Foundation joins CitySwitch program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... Holdings, Corrs Chambers Westgarth and the Australian Nurses Federation are among those that have recently joined the CitySwitch Green Office program. "The extra funds would allow the CitySwitch Green Office program to expand into new areas and help ...

New Forests, CEFC agreement on bioenergy, biofuel finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... Forests can bring forward any projects that meet the CEFC investment criteria. New Forests said it a bioenergy plant in the Green Triangle alongside the Tarpeena sawmill is an immediate priority, as well as an assessment of the potential to use hardwood ...