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VicSuper affirms status as a tobacco-free superannuation fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... the investor statement, which congratulates the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health ministers on tobacco control. It also supports the tobacco control measures already taken by governments and encourages the strengthening of this work well ...

CEFC publishes report on best practice initiatives for property sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has published a report identifying 50 best practice initiatives to improve properties as part of the broader industry push towards net zero carbon buildings. CEFC and consultants Norman Disney & Young (NDY) ...

Artisan raises $26 million for the Clean Energy Seed Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... internet of things, energy storage, biofuels, alternative energy generation (solar, wave, geothermal, wind), metering and control, green building and biomaterials, transport technologies, water and waste," according to a statement by Artesian and the ...

Removing complicity in modern slavery?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... of goods and services anonymize the conditions existing in supplier operations. Codes of conduct can be introduced to control direct contracts with suppliers, but it is much harder to control companies which supply suppliers (e.g. Tier 2, 3, 4, etc. ...

Fashion retailers increase reporting of human rights in supply chain: Baptist World Aid

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... in 2013, only 17% had any sort of understanding, and that's up to 5% today. In 2013, companies said that's out of our control, and now they recognise that they have an expectation on them to maintain human rights and labour rights in the process. When ...

ARENA commits $2.1 million to moveable SunSHIFT solar system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... developed the technology through a newly formed subsidiary, SunSHIFT. It is an all-in-one system that consists of solar PV and control systems combine with a conventional diesel or gas generator, and the capacity to add battery storage. SunSHIFT is intended ...

Remerga launches Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
Specialist emerging markets investment manager Remerga is launching its first fund, the Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund. The fund will offer Australian investors access to a concentrated portfolio of stocks in emerging markets including South ...

CEFC to work with SA government on battery finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... long established hydro facilities, Yates noted. "Today's power systems are being digitised, with rapid and sophisticated control systems applying across the network," Yates said. "Regulatory systems need to keep up with the rapid pace of technology developments ...

Clean Energy Finance Corporation holds Clean Energy Innovators Demo Day

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... around the theme of "behind the meter," Pritchard said - rooftop solar generation, and localised demand response, grid control and battery storage solutions, as well as energy efficiency. Separately, Jillian Broadbent, CEFC chair, spoke to the intention ...

Government issues discussion paper on social impact investing market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
The federal government has issued a discussion paper on their role in developing the social impact investing market. Sabina Curatolo, director of government relations and policy, Impact Investing Australia The paper is soliciting public consultation ...