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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 ...

The "Wild West" of "blue" investing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
What do sail-boat cargo ships, robots that can clean and repair boat hulls underwater, and floating photovoltaics with seaweed dangling underneath have in common? They represent just some of the many projects that could form a portfolio approach to ...

Asian companies setting net zero goals, lagging on capital alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... that it is very likely that the average price per tonne will reach US$20 in the medium term, much below what you see in Europe and the US, but big enough to get the major emitters worried." However, many companies are relying on free permits to offset ...

Insured losses from natural catastrophes $150 billion in 2022

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... insurance. The year saw floods in Australia and South Africa, Hurricane Ian in the US, hailstorms in France, winter storms in Europe, and droughts in Europe, China, and the Americas. Data from the Insurance Council of Australia indicates that the 2022 ...

Apostle Funds Management launches carbon credit fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... Apostle confirmed. The fund's benchmark is evenly weighted against the five major global carbon markets - California, Europe, UK, New Zealand and Australia with the aim of offering "holistic exposure to the carbon price and helps reduce volatility ...

New report finds global carbon markets hit new record amid energy crisis

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... their decarbonization efforts," ICAP carbon markets and climate policy consultant Maia Hall stated during the APAC and Europe report launch. "Emissions trading is playing a critical role here," she added. The report found that jurisdictions making up ...

Global investors set net zero target, implementation lags

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... opportunities associated with climate change. The survey covers 300 of the world's largest institutional and wholesale investors in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and South Africa, representing a total of around USD 27.4 trillion in assets under ...

Brambles launches Australian-first circular economy green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
Logistics company Brambles has launched its first green bond, with a €500 million issuance linked to the company's circular business and sustainability performance. This is the first green bond issued by an Australian company that is linked to circular ...

Women-led founders, climate tech grow VC impact sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... companies. Comparatively, funding to impact startups makes up around 8% of total VC funding to startups in the US and 18% in Europe, Giant Leap found. The report cited a 2023 report by Cut Through Venture, which reported that $484 million was raised ...

Fink counts the cost of "easy money" in annual letter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... case. Anyone can see the impact of climate change in the natural disasters in California or Florida, in Pakistan, across Europe and Australia, and in many other places around the world. "There's more flooding, more wildfires, and more intense storms. ...