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IGCC calls for action, investment to adapt at-risk infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... to consider." The IGCC report cited a number of barriers to investment in adaptation, including a clearly defined project scope where the adaptation component is made explicit; a credible project proponent or counterparty; a revenue stream and commercial ...

CEFC identifies Australian states with best incentives for bioenergy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... Australia. The report finds that there is around 23 million tonnes of urban waste sent to landfill annually, which means there is scope for generating renewable energy from waste, while diverting waste from landfill. "While the scope for generating electricity ...

NAB sets science based target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
National Australia Bank has set a science based target and aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 21% by 2025. The cut will be a reducing of 21% from 2015 levels, and it "supports NAB's commitment to the internationally ...

Podcast: Australia's Affordable Housing Solution

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... up to 85 per cent of their income on rent. But according to experts, solving the affordable housing crisis is beyond the scope of governments alone. The Sustainability Report is pleased to present to you this podcast, produced in conjunction with Pro ...

Sustainable Melbourne Fund receives ARENA grant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... the City of Melbourne have focused on commercial office buildings. The Sustainable Melbourne Fund is looking to expand the scope of EUAs to other commercial tenanted buildings. "We've done a bit of market analysis looking at warehouse, transport and ...

Food Loss and Waste Accounting Standard launched

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... multiple possible reasons for quantifying FLW," according to the protocol. The standard is firm on the definitions of the scope of food lost and waste inventory, but it is flexible in allowing users to choose which scope is most appropriate for their ...

Verdia to assist companies on energy efficiency project design

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... in, and say, 'we'd like to pursue the opportunity'," said Paul Peters, CEO of Verdia. "We will work with that client to scope the project, to build the case around the project, and determine the savings and the costs. We will help them procure from a ...

GRESB hires Lonneke Lowik as new head of operations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... for Deutsche Bank. "I am excited to join GRESB, the industry standard for sustainability assessment with a now expanded scope to a broader range of real assets," Lowik said. "I look forward to working with the GRESB team to bring innovative products ...

Demand exceeds supply in Australian green bond market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The green bond/climate bond market is expected to continue strong growth in 2016, spurred on by commitments made in last year's COP21 Paris Agreement. Industry experts predict that Australia will also see issuance in 2016, but as in other regions, the ...

Impact investing key trend for 2016: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... we launched last year, and we see that as a big-ticket item you can do. Whereas our second impact fund will be smaller in scope because it's not about broad large cap issuers." The impact of COP21 and the Paris Agreement will push great interest and ...