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EU proposes sustainability labels for data centres

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
... extra pressure on electricity grids and the use of natural resources, such as water, and contribute to increased carbon emissions. "To limit these impacts, it is essential that data centres are highly energy- and water-efficient and sustainably integrated ...

NRFC names new Net Zero Fund head

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
... has appointed Lauren McGregor as head of its Net Zero Fund, where she will oversee the investments aimed at helping emissions-intensive industries decarbonise and domestic manufacturers of low-emissions technologies scale up. McGregor brings experience ...

Government invests $26m on low-emissions iron production

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
The government is funding up to $26 million on technology that could turn Australian iron ore into lower-emissions iron using renewable energy. Through the Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund, administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency ...

Companies call for certainty around climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... more certainty when it comes to climate disclosures, with one expert noting it would be better to wait for Scope three emissions reporting before "dumbing down" assurance requirements. Treasury recently opened a consultation to enhance efficiency of ...

Podcast: When energy security is the new currency

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... respondents view AI as creating upfront resource demands that could ultimately lead to a more efficient economy with lower emissions and better resource utilisation over time. 🚩 Physical climate risks are moving into investment decision-making Investors ...

What ACCR v Santos means for your climate disclosures

ILONA MILLAR, JEREMY JOSE, TOM WEBB, JOSEPHINE LE  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... of the relevant target audience. This is an important decision for any company sustainability-related claims, setting emissions targets, or labelling products with certain claims. It confirms that context is critical, audience matters, future targets ...

Treasury consults on reducing climate disclosure costs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... standard'," Treasury said. "For example, this could involve requiring reasonable assurance for Scope one and Scope two emissions disclosures, while Scope three emissions disclosures could continue to be subject to limited assurance." Under this option ...

Investors welcome renewable CGT transition extension to 2040

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... modelling also indicated the longer transition would improve the likelihood of Australia meeting its renewable energy and emissions reductions targets. Investor Group on Climate Change policy director Francesca Muskovic said the change avoided an unnecessary ...

Ethical funds get picky as carbon bakes into AI-heavy benchmarks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... a company operates within the AI value chain. "At the data centre layer, we focus on factors such as energy sources, emissions and water use. We have approved companies with strong environmental credentials, including renewable energy matching and responsible ...

IGCC urges Safeguard Mechanism reforms ahead of review

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, warning without them the scheme will fail to drive industries to pursue on-site emissions reductions. The Safeguard Mechanism is the government's policy for reducing emissions at Australia's largest industrial facilities ...