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APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... (APRA) has clarified that they expect super funds to demonstrate an understanding of ESG risks and opportunities in investment activities and demonstrate how stewardship activities generate value in investments. The prudential regulator has released ...

Traditional Owners to lead Pilbara renewables rollout on exclusive native title land

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... combined wind, solar, and battery storage and will be under construction within the next few years, representing an investment of more than $1 billion. Stage 2 will target a further 2-3 gigawatts - more energy than what is currently being produced by ...

University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Macquarie University has inked a $450 million sustainability linked loan (SLL) as part of a refinancing deal that will see interest rate savings invested in scholarships for disadvantaged students. Macquarie has refinanced its bank facilities and worked ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... that digitisation and energy management play in achieving sustainability goals, and this is reflected in their growing investment in digital transformation. "It's digital technology such as advanced automation, metering, and monitoring that enables ...

Transition Pathway Initiative appoints new chairs as founder steps down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
David Russell, former head of responsible investment for the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's largest pensions fund, has been named the new chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) board. Jake Barnett, managing director ...

Seismic shift expected in global energy mix

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... according to Hamish Chamberlayne, head of global sustainable equities at Janus Henderson Investors The sustainable investment expert says renewables offer favourable energy return on investment compared to other energy sources. According to a recent ...

Renewables need to ramp up significantly: CER

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... called on investors to help achieve the government target of 82% renewables by 2030, stating: "we need to get that investment in... investors need to get those projects over the line." This comes as research from CSIRO finds wind and solar remain the ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... the right time." In his new role, Briault will focus on advancing energy storage solutions and fostering a favourable investment climate. "In tackling Australia's transition to net-zero emissions, careful integration of energy infrastructure can ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... 1.5°c-aligned 2035 emissions target and complementary sector plans are two of their top three policy priorities for attracting investment in climate solutions," said Investor Group on Climate Change director, policy Erwin Jackson. "The establishment ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... customers on sustainability initiatives, while leveraging the size and scale of our platform to maximise the impact of our investment in this space on our funds and across individual assets, and ensure that it translates into environmental, social and ...