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Industrial relations: a vehicle for climate change mitigation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... they've extended the remit of works council to cover carbon emissions." Initial work in Australia has focused on reducing waste, reducing energy and increasing recycling, all areas where employees can and should be engaged, he said. "I think it's critical ...

Investors launch GRESB Infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... benefits, such as vital transportation links, (renewable) energy sources, liveability, social infrastructure, water and waste management systems, smart grids and low-carbon transportation systems," GRESB said. "Given the long-term horizon and the societal ...

Australia/NZ property companies, funds outperform: GRESB

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... adoption of sustainability management practices and on-going efforts to address critical issues related to energy, water, waste, and human health. The recent reductions in energy, carbon and water consumption achieved by the commercial real estate sector ...

Telstra publishes 2015 Sustainability Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... emissions trough project initiatives, and reduced carbon emissions intensity by 27%. Telstra reported working to mimimise waste through its supply chain. "We are working to be more proactive and strategic in our approach to the environment," the report ...

CEFC reports investing $500 million in last year

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... financial year, the CEFC's new commitments included $246mm in renewables - solar ($199 million), wind ($37 million) and waste-to-energy/bioenergy ($10 million) - with a further $238 million in energy efficiency projects. The CEFC has made more than 55 ...

Climate-aligned bond universe reaches $597.7bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... made up 20%, or US$118.4 billion. The remaining 10% of bonds came from buildings and industry, agriculture and forestry, waste and pollution, water themes, and multi-sector bonds. The report was commissioned by the HSBC Climate Change Centre of Excellence. ...

CEFC, NAB launch $120m green finance fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
... equipment, businesses can lower energy and operating costs, cut heating, cooling and lighting bills and even create energy from waste," Yates said. "This investment program is available to provide an incentive for businesses to act now, undertaking both ...

ANZ to partner with AWA in SE Asia program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
ANZ is partnering with the Australian Water Association (AWA) on water and wastewater management programs in South-East Asia. Christina Tonkin, ANZ managing director of global loans and advisory. The partnership will see AWA focus on "knowledge sharing ...

ACCSR tracks Australian/NZ progress towards CSR innovation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
... its role in society is a core skillset for a CSO." Other priorities included reducing negative environmental impacts and waste reduction and recycling initiatives, promoting diversity in the workplace, and managing regulatory impacts. Respondents from ...

Utilities sector face material ESG issues: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... identifies the top three material ESG issues to the utilities sector as greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and effluents and waste, community relations and product sustainability. These material issues, which offer both risks and opportunities to the entire ...