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Omega Global Investors hires investment research analyst

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... applied econometrics. "Andrew's significant experience in the research field is invaluable and will further enhance our business and investment team on behalf of institutional clients," said Andrew Gruskin, joint director of investments, in a statement. ...

Australian property continues to lead GRESB performers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
... producing 30.2% lower emissions intensity." "The reason we take sustainability so seriously is because we know it makes good business sense," Moore said. "The fund's cumulative avoided energy costs alone since July 2007 stand at AU$8.2m." Overall participation ...

Low Carbon Australia and Quantum Power offer biogas services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... Vianello said. "For example, an AU$1m biogas power plant installed at a piggery has the potential to more than meet the business's electricity needs, while the payback for the project is about four years. We've seen the benefits through our installed ...

Investors, traders welcome Australian/EU ETS linkage

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has welcomed an announcement that Australia and the European Union will link their carbon trading schemes from July 2015. Nick Armstrong, CEO COzero The announcement by Minister for Climate Change and Energy ...

CEFC Chair Jillian Broadbent to quit as member of ASX board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... Metal Management and recently retired as chief executive of the Australian Industry Group. She is also a member of the Business Roundtable on Climate Change, the Prime Minister's Manufacturing Taskforce, the Prime Minister's Business Taskforce on Flood ...

Retail supply chain policies pose sustainability challenges

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... "Cutting out the agent means no agent fees but requires a robust ethical sourcing framework and strong knowledge of local business practices," the report said. "Setting up direct sourcing offices is often time-consuming and demanding work." The report ...

The UpSide Interview: Geoff Sinclair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... on Vimeo. Kimmorley presents this interview, one in a series of discussions with UK-based climate change economics and business experts in The UpSide: what next for a sustainable Australia? The interviews focus on topics ranging from "from leading global ...

Valuing environmental services as source of risk and return

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... areas is nothing new. But when it comes to valuation of services, focusing on the opportunities side and alternative business models to capture these, most companies in industries other than the usual suspects are only starting to pay attention. These ...

ClimateWorks Australia name Hill, Ridout to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Former Federal Environment Minister Robert Hill and business leader Heather Ridout have joined ClimateWorks Australia's board of directors. "Robert Hill and Heather Ridout are well known and widely respected for their contribution to public policy in ...

GRI opens comment on anti-corruption, GHG guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... anti-corruption policy, their stated commitments to zero-tolerance of corruption, training of employees, governance bodies and business partners on anti-corruption and collective action initiatives against corruption. Meanwhile, the proposed GHG guidelines ...