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Seismic shift expected in global energy mix

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Renewable energy is well on its way to become the "backbone" of the global economy, according to Hamish Chamberlayne, head of global sustainable equities at Janus Henderson Investors The sustainable investment expert says renewables offer favourable ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... and regulatory environment has consistently guided governments, cities, and organisations in their transition to a green economy through integrated renewable energy solutions," said Poya Rasekhi, energy, water and resources lead. "His appointment underscores ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... commitments." Bowen further announced that the waste sector will be included both in the industry plan and a focus on the circular economy will be a cross-cutting issue for all sectors. "This is a shared endeavour: we must work together to do what's ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... leadership and direction nationally on climate change and agriculture, advocate for agriculture's interests in the whole-of-economy shift to low emissions, as well as global leadership. In 2021 agriculture produced 16.8% of Australia's net greenhouse ...

Climate transition not one-size-fits-all

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... transition "should be at the front of the pack for jobs, projects and opportunities in emerging industries." CPD sustainable economy program director Toby Phillips said the transition is an opportunity to support long-term economic resilience. "By taking ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... There are also proposals for a levy on global carbon dioxide emissions on shipping. China, the world's largest export economy, said a net zero by 2050 proposition was unrealistic and a levy would negatively affect market competitiveness of emerging ...

World first $1.6bn Climate Bonds green loan: QIC and Vector

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... of transparent and credible certification in mobilising capital for climate-aligned investments and demonstrates a real-economy example of transition of energy systems," CBI CEO Sean Kidney said. "By ensuring Vector Metering's financing meets the rigorous ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... investment in the Waratah Super Battery supports a secure grid powered by renewable energy and fit for a future, low emissions economy." Meanwhile, NGS Super chief investment officer Ben Squires said: "We are very excited to be investing alongside BlackRock ...

Executive appointment roundup: First Sentier, MaxCap, Northcape, Federated Hermes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... with many clients re-evaluating their long-term objectives in response to the transition to a more sustainable global economy. This is demonstrated by the strong levels of flows across our impact and sustainable equity strategies over the past year." ...

Aussie businesses building climate resilience: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... directly influencing economic performance. The index provides data around key material issues - climate change is one, global economy and factors like productivity, health expenditure per capita, energy intensity and urbanization rates, and geopolitical ...