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Podcast: From coal to carbon - planting seeds of the future

THE GREENER WAY  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Raf Wood, co-managing director of Silva Capital, on the evolution of Australia's carbon market and Silva's latest update on their carbon credit projects. They explore the ...

Calls for government to strike while green iron is hot

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Australia could eventually export $400 billion in green iron, but new research demonstrates there are significant market and policy failings standing in the way. According to The Superpower Institute, green iron produced in Australia could compete with ...

Macquarie shareholders call for transparency

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
More than 180 shareholders are calling on Macquarie Group to disclose the full extent of its financing for fossil fuels and outline how it will ensure alignment with its climate commitments. The Macquarie shareholders, along with Market Forces, filed ...

Carbon securities the next game-changer

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Paul Clements-Hunt, the man who coined the term 'ESG' more than two decades ago, says tradable and regulated carbon securities could be the next trillion-dollar market for investors. Clements-Hunt, chief executive of the Blended Capital Group ...

Clean energy transition a top priority for productivity: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The Productivity Commission (PC) has identified 15 priority reform areas for further exploration under the five productivity inquiries commissioned by the government. The five productivity inquiries were around creating a dynamic and resilient economy ...

Landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia comes to an end

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia was discontinued after the provider reportedly reached a settlement with activist group Parents for Climate. A civil trial against Energy Australia was due to kick off this week, with The Australia ...

Australians reject net zero targets, polling claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
In new polling from the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), some 79% of Australians said they want the re-elected government to shift its energy policy focus to affordability and reliability. Just 21% said they'd like to see emissions reductions ...

Green Moves: ACSI, PRI, HOPE Housing

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... celebrates its anniversary. Meanwhile, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has bolstered its environmental, social and governance team by appointing Isakhan Vythilingam as an ESG analyst in its Melbourne office. Vythilingam brings ...

Sustainability in 2025

VIRGINIE DERUE  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... Washington DC, we expect resilience to be a critical focus, transcending divides and spanning climate, social and environmental issues. Navigating climate-related financial risks Climate change's financial impact is becoming increasingly clear amid more ...

Proposals against ESG, DEI to increase: Proxy advisor

MATT TOLEDO  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... already had. In line with the US government on the heels of Republicans' November 2024 election win, proposals against environmental, social and governance factors are increasing, as is pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Still ...