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CEFC finances Tesla megapack battery project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... previously worked alongside Neoen and Tesla to deliver the 50% expansion of the Hornsdale Power Reserve (HPR) in South Australia. "We are delighted to announce that the Victorian Big Battery has reached this important financial milestone," said Louis ...

Social, governance risks to unequal global vaccine distribution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... globally and make funding commitments to support investment in COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and testing. Signatories from Australia include AMP Capital, Australian Ethical Investment, Aware Super, Ethical Partners Funds Management, HESTA, Local Government ...

Guide to assist financial sector in Modern Slavery risk management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
The financial services industry faces broad exposures to modern slavery and broader human rights risks due to its links to all industries around the world, requiring institutions to take a rigorous and systematic approach to assessing risks, according ...

APA Group sets net zero targets for emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... portfolio. APA Group owns 15,000 of natural gas pipelines, making it one of the largest gas infrastructure owners in Australia. "Like most of us, we don't yet have all the answers for how we will meet this ambition today, but we are already doing the ...

Majority of CFOs see ESG's importance to business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... core planning and operations," according to the survey. "In a recent D eloitte Access Economics report - A new choice: Australia's climate for growth - if climate change goes unchecked, then Australia's economy will be 6% smaller and have 880,000 fewer ...

Coca-Cola Amatil sets net zero carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... focus replenishment projects in operational areas, in line with the Coca-Cola Company, she added. "We have projects in Australia and Indonesia," van Bodegraven said. "What replenishment means is delivering back to communities and also natural ecosystems ...

ESG a total-portfolio subject: bfinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... moderate importance to their investment strategy," said Daniele Goldberg, director of client consulting for bfinance in Australia. "There's long been a concern that the focus on ESG would be impacted by a market downturn. But the recent pandemic has ...

Ethical fund manager sets ambitious FUM target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
A leading ethical investment manager says it is aiming for a target of $20 - $25 billion in assets under management, and has strengthened its adviser sales, distribution, and investment teams. Australian Ethical has hired Keenan Bunning and Jeannie ...

Rio Tinto commits to climate vote at AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... major polluters to disclose climate-related risks," said Dan Gocher, director of climate and environment. "Rio Tinto is Australia's third largest carbon emitter, responsible for more than 30 million tonnes CO 2 -equivalent annually. Rio Tinto's existing ...

Australian business face European carbon levy for exports

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
... system similar to the EU ETS, and/or put in place an equivalent price on emissions. The move highlights the fact that Australia is a global outlier in terms of targets and commitments on climate change, and how dependent Australian businesses are on ...