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University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... environmental and social characteristics. "Macquarie University was one of the first institutions in the country to issue in Australia's ESG bond market, and this sustainability-linked loan continues its track record of innovation and commitment to sustainability," ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Businesses are switching to renewable energy-based electrification to shield themselves from volatile energy prices, with positive implications for sustainability, according to a new survey from Schneider Electric. The company commissioned independent ...

KPMG recommends gender-focused super reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... economic analysis revealed that such a boost in retirement savings could be attained for a budgetary cost of $45,500. KPMG Australia head of superannuation Linda Elkins said: "Not only would KPMG's proposal properly recognise and value the role home ...

Podcast: Covering the Voice campaign - with Jack Latimore

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
In this episode of The Greener Way, we're speaking with Jack Latimore. Jack is the Aboriginal affairs journalist at The Age. He is a Birpai man with family ties to Thungutti and Gumbaynggirr nations. Later this year, Australian citizens will be ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... from us all. No single solution will suffice, but the combined efforts can pave the way to a sustainable future for Australia." Briault is a Chartered Engineer and holds a master's degree in Environmental Engineering and Resource Management. He is also ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... legislated policies and clear sector-by-sector implementation plans." Property Council chief executive Mike Zorbas said Australia must decarbonise the built environment to reach its net zero goals, noting that buildings account for "50% of Australia's ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Charter Hall Group has become the largest 5-Star Green Star rated office portfolio in Australia as well as holding the most 6-Star Green Star Performance rated office buildings in the country. With more than 1.58 million square metres certified, the ...

ACCC publishes greenwashing guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has outlined eight principles designed to combat greenwashing by businesses and protect consumers. The ACCC has published a draft guidance to address "concerning conduct" based on a recent greenwashing ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... climate change and agriculture." The statement commits all governments to work with Australia's farmers to help "Australia achieve its full potential as a world-leading, climate-smart producer and exporter." The sector employs more than 230,000 people ...

CEO pay falls in 2022, but 2023 the next test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... receiving lower pay levels than predecessors. However, the ACSI report noted that CEOs of ASX companies domiciled outside of Australia had much higher salaries - the average realised pay for a foreign company CEO was $11.11 million, largely due to ResMed's ...