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Labor's five step plan for biodiversity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... smoother and easier for businesses to navigate the environmental requirements for development, specially for renewable energy infrastructure and regional hubs. "A dogmatic argument against development is an argument against young Australians owning their ...

Just transition: a fair go for fossil-fuel workers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... transition authority to ensure that fossil energy workers and their communities are supported in the transition to renewable energy. This body would include representation from and engagement with all stakeholders who will be affected, including communities ...

IGCC calls on government to boost Aussie green industry

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... for low-carbon products, update the mandates of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) to make investments with higher risk tolerance in the priority sectors, and update Emissions Reduction Fund ...

Quinbrook acquires US biofuel producer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
Renewable energy investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has made its first foray into biofuels through a US investment. Quinbrook has acquired PurposeEnergy, an established US-based renewable fuels and biogas specialist that focuses on using waste ...

Turning PV waste into investment opportunity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian renewable energy sector is grappling with the dilemma of what to do with an estimated 80 million solar panels at end of life - more than 100,000 tonnes due to be dismantled in Australia from 2035 onwards. This enormous volume of waste ...

Fund Manager round up: Maple-Brown Abbot, Brookfield, Cultiv8

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... annually, said Greenleaf Renewables director Chris Righetti. "It will contribute to the Queensland Government's renewable energy target of 50% by 2030 and create about 300 jobs during its construction phase, as well as eight permanent full-time roles ...

The "Wild West" of "blue" investing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... finance blue projects The private sector can play a crucial role in financing and implementing solutions, such as renewable energy projects, sustainable fishing practices, and innovations in shipping and waste management. To attract private sector investment ...

Brookfield consortium to buy Origin Energy for $18.7bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Brookfield is also working with Reliance Industries as a strategic partner to assess areas of collaboration in renewable energy in the context of the transaction. "The acquisition of Origin Energy presents Brookfield with a unique opportunity to invest ...

Global investors set net zero target, implementation lags

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... intensive stocks, despite fluctuations in the energy markets," Peppelenbos said. "There is more allocation to renewable energy and a continued decarbonization drive, which was interesting to see." These findings align with Robeco's own net zero ambitions ...

Scentre Group reports sustainability progress

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... emissions reduction target of 50% by 2025. The company's New Zealand operations are currently powered by 100% renewable energy sources. Scentre Group achieved a portfolio average of 4.5 Star NABERS Energy rating across its retail developments. It ...