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Climate tech gets funding boost

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... thermal energy storage technology with hydrogen production technology we're setting a new standard for sustainable energy innovation," Moriarty said. "This grant puts us on the fast track to delivering affordable, net zero hydrogen to Australia." The ...

BlueScope receives funding for lower emissions project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... want to make sure products vital to our economic future like green steel are made in Australia, but this will require innovation and new ways of processing iron ore that decarbonise our steel industry." The Climate Capital Forum - an independent body ...

Investor group with US$2tr AUM to measure avoided emissions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... global market standard aimed at increasing the comparability and transparency of avoided emissions estimates. "This innovation will allow investors to better identify and value companies that contribute positively to the decarbonization of the economy ...

Element Zero raises US$10M for zero-carbon iron

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... leader in resilient and sustainable global prosperity - its natural wealth in minerals and renewable energy blended with innovation in electrochemistry and new materials will cement its leadership in the energy transformation. Element Zero is a major ...

Built industry bodies call for green innovation policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... building plan, electrification, incentives for high performance, including leveraging ARENA and the CEFC to encourage innovation, minimum standards for zero-carbon-ready buildings, energy market reform, government leadership, robust rating tools and ...

Agriculture funding takes the stage at COP28

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), backed by Australia and more than 600 government and non-government partners, has announced $17 billion in new funding for climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovations. The ...

COP28: Climate finance, carbon markets take centre stage

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... and other non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions (all GHG emissions). Leaders discussed the need for significant financial innovation to achieve more inclusive climate adaptation finance: adaptation funds, debt-donation swaps, and accelerating capital dispersion ...

Government introduces anti-slavery commissioner legislation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... can help close that gap." Cockayne noted that the new legislation is "clearly modelled" on the NSW model, with one innovation "the specific function given to the Commissioner to engage with, and promote engagement with, victims of modern slavery to inform ...

Net zero roadmap shifts public service spending to green

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... tailored for Australian businesses. Collaborative Research and Development: Partnering with government entities to drive innovation in renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technologies. Policy Advocacy and Support: Working alongside the government ...

Only one sector set to meet emissions reduction targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... the key requirements for a more orderly transition. Physical building blocks - defined by McKinsey as technological innovation, at-scale supply chains and support infrastructure, and availability of natural resources - were ranked highest in preparedness. ...