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Big banks neglect carbon emitted by financed deforestation: ACF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... new analysis by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) found the big four banks are "underreporting" the carbon emissions resulting from the deforestation they finance. According to ACF's Financed emissions from deforestation: The Big Four's emissions ...

Australia emerges as corporate climate leader: MSCI

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... analysis found this was particularly true in the APAC region which generates over half of global energy-related carbon emissions and houses some of the fastest-growing clean-tech companies. The report indicated that Australia is positioned as a top performer ...

False exclusion claims see Prime Super fined

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... HESTA was fined $37,560 for misleading statements it made about having a commitment to remove all investments in carbon emissions by 2050. In reality, the fund had set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

HESTA pays $40k fine for greenwashing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... the $100 billion super fund made misleading statements in paid advertisements about its commitment to removing carbon emissions investments. ASIC said between 15 April 2021 to 18 December 2024, HESTA placed paid advertisements on the Google and Bing ...

ANZ provides green loan to CDC Victoria

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... Bus Transition Plan. These buses will help meet the government's target to replace 600 diesel buses, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 45,000 tonnes annually, while transitioning CDC Victoria's fleet to 100% zero-emission by 2034. The exact loan ...

Rest gives more to Fidelity climate fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... real estate sector's energy transition; it's estimated buildings are responsible for over 34% of global carbon emissions. The fund does this through a climate impact framework that ensures each asset is renovated to improve energy efficiency ...

RE fund managers committed to net zero: GRESB

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... evaluation, GRESB said. "While waste diversion improved in 2025, waste to landfill remains a major source of carbon emissions for the real estate sector. With this strong baseline in place, the GRESB Foundation will aim to support clearer connections ...

APRA told to reign in super system's financed emissions

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... report said that adopting a VER framework would require a super fund to integrate the cost of a portfolio's carbon emissions into their financial strategies and operational decisions. While climate investment is pertinent, the reports recognise the ...

IFM Investors, Nest complete first UK investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... new investments. "We believe investing in infrastructure is critical to powering the digital economy, cutting carbon emissions, and driving the energy transition. Private debt capital is a key enabler - offering relative value for investors and, most ...

UniSuper reduces its fossil fuel exposure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... John Pearce, chief investment officer at UniSuper, said. The top five companies contributing over 45% of the carbon emissions in its portfolio were Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, Energy Infrastructure Trust, Quarry Estate Trust and South32. Origin Energy ...