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Report sounds alarm on data centre climate risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... message is data centres need to be on the agenda." As data centre related energy demands rise, Australian businesses and policy makers need to avoid the risk of adding to the instability of the country's energy grid. "The hard issue is what happens on ...

The skills shortage delaying net zero: CEDA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
A prominent sustainable development think tank argues that uncertainty around energy policy over the past 15 years has contributed to a critical skills shortage, and the government must do more to support workers or risk falling behind on the clean ...

ASIC takes Vanguard to court over further greenwashing claims

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... continue to enhance our ESG product management, oversight and disclosure, in addition to actively working with the industry, policy makers and regulators in pursuit of continuous improvement in this space," Vanguard said. In December 2022, Vanguard Investments ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... uses its influence or investment market presence, including engaging with investees, making public statements, undertaking policy advocacy and voting, to generate value in investments." Where super funds engage in stewardship activities as part of prudent ...

Transition Pathway Initiative appoints new chairs as founder steps down

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... recently was on the board of the International Centre for Pensions Management. At USS, he led ESG related activities including policy and strategy development, stewardship and integration. "I'm delighted and honoured to be given this opportunity ...

Seismic shift expected in global energy mix

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... circular principles, and advancements in energy storage are crucial elements in achieving a low-carbon economy. Recent policy initiatives will see the US, China and India double their renewable capacity expansion over the next five years, accounting ...

KPMG recommends gender-focused super reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... commitments. It's in these cases, the application of the SG to the Carer Payment could help. "It's a highly equitable policy, since recipients of the Carer Payment must satisfy a means test and therefore are on low incomes," Elkins said. "People ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... Expo's energy masterplanning. "Thomas's global experience, coupled with his strategic insights and understanding of the policy and regulatory environment has consistently guided governments, cities, and organisations in their transition to a green ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "Investors have stated that a 1.5°c-aligned 2035 emissions target and complementary sector plans are two of their top three policy priorities for attracting investment in climate solutions," said Investor Group on Climate Change director, policy Erwin ...

Offshore windfarms offer co-benefits

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... traditionally associated with wind farms, we are now seeing this as an extra biodiversity boost that should be considered by policy makers."