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The big green investing trends of 2025

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... renewable energy, and artificial intelligence, the direction of travel is clear: the world needs to transition to a low-carbon economy, and investors have a role to play in the process," says Bioy. "Sustainability-aware investors [should] focus on the ...

Aus govt calls VCs and private equity to back circular economy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... rate could deliver a $26 billion net economic boost to GDP by 2035, according to Canberra's inaugural plan for a circular economy. The Circular Economy Framework, released last week by the federal department of climate change, energy, environment and ...

Green moves: PRI, Scientific Beta, RIAA, CA100+, Australian Unity, Net Zero Economy Authority

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... as sustainability manager to support the Australian Healthcare Property Trust in delivering its ESG strategy. Net Zero Economy Authority announced board appointments in chair Iain Ross, Tony Maher, Mike Mrdak, Michele O'Neil, Robynne Quiggin, Anna ...

Permanent disablement claims for mental health explodes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... in the prime of their working life has "huge implications for them personally, for their loved ones, for our national economy and for our already stretched government support systems." "These are very concerning generational trends that show the frequency ...

Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... socioeconomic burdens of the EU Nature Restoration Law. "Throughout the protests, the disruptions also caused impacts on the wider economy, showing that investors are exposed to and can be affected by these tensions," PRI said. The initiative urged the ...

Regional just transition plan names CEO

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... for the coal workforce names its first boss. Veteran public servant David Shankey is the inaugural CEO for the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA), the government agency focused on ensuring a fair transition for fossil fuel-dependent regions, investors ...

Investors welcome Future Made in Australia bills

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... of the Future Made bills are a huge milestone "that will benefit Australian workers, decarbonising innovators and our economy, and the global climate". The Smart Energy Council, whose members are poised to benefit most, said the legislation forms "the ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... restore 23,000 hectares and 50 kilometres of creeks, supporting threatened species and enhancing biodiversity. Circular Economy Award - Citizen Wolf Citizen Wolf revolutionised sustainable fashion with their zero-waste manufacturing system and Magic ...

Green investors face short-term bumps

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... caused some investors and businesses to deprioritise sustainability in the short term. With complex dynamics in the global economy, the sustainable funds specialist warns investors to remain cautious and adaptable to multiple future scenarios. Robeco ...

First Aussie circularity fund shoots for $1bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Boston Global inaugural Circular Future Fund (CFF) promises an economy where no resource goes to waste, with a goal of $1 billion FUM in the next five years. To launch the fund, the investment banker and family office teamed up with environmental organisation ...