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CEFC commits $40m to low interest loans for household renewable energy infra

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is providing a $40 million financing facility to Brighte under the government's Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) to support up to $150 million of consumer energy resources (CER) across Australia. Founded ...

NAB delivers over $2bn in green finance lending

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
NAB has delivered more than $2 billion in new green business lending, with the commercial real estate (CRE) sector accounting for the largest share in 2025. The finance option forms a key part of NAB's broader climate strategy, which includes the $80 ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
The Productivity Commission (PC) has published an interim report setting out key reforms to investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transition. The PC said Australia needs to address the gaps and overlaps in emissions reduction incentives ...

Green moves: PRI, BlackRock, Rewiring Australia, Future Generation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Tom Wainwright is leaving Climateworks Centre to join the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). He will lead the Australian program of PRI's Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change initiative. Wainwright is an advisor and subject ...

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
An open letter led by Fortescue and signed by the likes of Future Super, Ethinvest, and a former RBA Governor, calls on the federal government to phase out fossil fuels. The letter demands 'real zero' targets over 'net zero' targets, and clear and transparent ...

NAB backs green bank for Aussie farmers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Australia's green bank has announced a $300 million asset finance partnership with NAB to help Aussie farmers upgrade their vehicles and equipment to drive down emissions. Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will support discounted interest rates ...

Green bank returns $5.4bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... co-financiers. This included $160 million for the Westpac Sustainable Upgrades Home Loan, $75 million for the ING Green Upgrade Loan, $50 million for the Bank Australia Clean Energy Home Loan, $60 million for the Plenti HEUF Discounted Green Loans. Powering ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... social equity. Placemaking Award - Central Station Metro Central Station Metro earned recognition for their transformative upgrade of Australia's busiest, 118-year-old heritage landmark, railway station, achieving both a 6-star Green Star Custom Rating ...

As water rises, insurer swims against tide

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Most insurers are reacting to climate change by pushing up premiums - but FM thinks discounted premiums are the right way to go when it comes to reducing risk and preventing payouts. The commercial insurance company is freeing up the finances of its ...

ISS ESG to plug emissions data shortfall for banks, insurers

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
Climate data provider ISS ESG removes one of the biggest hurdles for banks and insurers looking to comply to imminent emissions disclosure laws. This week ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, announced a string of upgrades to its Climate ...