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Experts consider mining the transition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
Australia's mining industry has reserves to drive the transition to a lower carbon global economy, but surging demand for critical minerals and attention to key ESG issues will require innovative solutions and partnership. A panel of experts spoke on ...

ESG strong factor in M&A activity: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... elements will deliver outcomes in the longer term," he said. "For example, an infrastructure fund where they're invested in rail for example. Even though hydrogen is just being tested, future capex may consider buying more hydrogen powered locomotives. ...

Investor backing for Say on Climate votes: ACCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022  |  NEWS
Australia's largest super funds and the world's largest investment managers backed most "Say on Climate" votes in 2021, according to analysis from the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). There were 19 'Say on Climate' votes on company ...

NSW rail operator signs $1.8 billion green sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... train PPP has become the latest entity to sign a $1.8 billion, 21-year green sustainability-linked loan (GSSL). Reliance Rail, which is responsible for the design, manufacture and maintenance of 78 Waratah passenger trains and the maintenance centre ...

Climate change a macro trend, driving secular themes: J. P. Morgan Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Berelowitz noted. "Europe is also leading in terms of transport by discouraging flights and road transport, and pivoting towards rail, so we are investing in companies with a focus on greener transport. Energy efficiency in buildings also represents ...

ASI launches APAC sustainability institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... $280 million refinancing of ASI's Canberra Metro investment for Canberra's 12 kilometre integrated electric light rail system.

Royal Adelaide Hospital locks in $2bn social, green loans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... $280 million refinancing of ASI's Canberra Metro investment for Canberra's 12 kilometre integrated electric light rail system. The Canberra Metro deal, announced in December 2020, was assisted by financial advisors MUFG, green loan coordinators ...

Queensland train project secures $620m green loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
A Queensland-based passenger rail fleet project has secured more than $600 million in green finance. Queensland's New Generation Rolllingstock (NGR) project, which will provide 75 new electrified six-car passenger trains as well as maintenance for 30 ...

Industry superannuation fund ESG options surpass $10 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
An industry superannuation fund's dedicated ESG investment options have passed the $10 billion funds under management threshold. UniSuper, which has a total of $90 billion in funds under management, has reported that its three ESG-themed strategies ...

MUFG Bank structures $333 million green financing deal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... deliver projects." Earlier in December, MUFG announced its participation in another green financing deal. Canberra's light rail network has refinanced a $280 million debt facility, with Canberra Metro assisted by financial advisors MUFG, green loan ...