Search Results

Showing 191 - 200 of 278 results for "renewables"

Auction system proposed to halve electricity emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... for decreasing coal-based electricity coal generation would "generate a clear market signal, pulling investment in renewables and firming into the grid in advance." Blueprint Institute has outlined a case for government action, but the recommendations ...

Companies expect increase in sales linked to sustainability: HSBC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... Rod Henderson, managing director and CEO of Ampcontrol, which specialises in electrical engineering services for the renewables and mining sector, noted that his business was seeing a surge in the number of clients seeking off-grid renewable power solutions. ...

Companies pledge 100% renewable energy by 2025

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... operates large scale industrial facilities, BINGO has a great opportunity to reduce our emissions through moving to renewables across our recycling facilities," Comito said. "Reducing our reliance on traditional fossil fuel generated electricity will ...

AustralianSuper backs net-zero emissions

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... AustralianSuper is pledging to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in its investment portfolios and ramping up its commitment to renewables. Following a board meeting in October, the super fund decided it was in members' best interest that it positions ...

Considering potential ESG implications of the US election

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... a lot of consensus building before more radical policies take root, we should avoid outright bets, for example, on renewables or the oil and gas sector." If Joe Biden were to win the election, he has committed to bringing the US back into the Paris Climate ...

ESG in fixed income more than green bonds: Daintree

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... energy by 2050, which Dunn says means that by 2050 more electricity will still be generated from fossil fuels than by renewables, especially in emerging markets. Thus, it is not possible to simply exclude fossil fuel extraction in isolation and claim ...

Strong inflows to sustainable option: Stockspot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... investors allocating their money in a way that aligns with their values and ethics. "There has been a big focus on renewables, which our sustainable portfolios include, while screening out companies that have exposure to fossil fuels." As an online investment ...

Head of sustainability salaries revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... they want to look at the performance of those assets and how do you drive energy performance. They're looking at renewables and bringing that into the mix. "You might have an organisation with a strong social focus on sustainability, so it's ...

Coles signs Queensland renewable energy deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... 1000 MW of new renewable generation, said Maia Schweizer, CleanCo CEO. "We are proud to partner with Coles and provide renewables-backed power for its Queensland sites under one contract." CleanCo is a state-owned corporation that has a target to support ...

Investors to increase climate-linked passive investments: DWS Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... that harmful fuels are being phased out. On the other hand, they are also seeking new investment opportunities in the renewables space. This twin track strategy goes beyond just the mitigation of risk and also targets good positive returns." DWS manages ...