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Senate rejects CPM repeal, business calculates liabilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... to reject "signifies an intensifying of the carbon debate in the lead up to the April 5 Senate re-election in Western Australia," RepuTex said. The federal government will also start its second pass at repealing the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) ...

CEFC provides $20m loan facility to Carnegie Wave Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... water," CEFC said. "It is a fully submerged system which allows it to better withstand the harsh ocean environment." "Australia has arguably the best wave energy resources in the world, and the necessary skills to be a leader in the field," said Oliver ...

Australian Ethical launches Fixed Interest Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... assets as of the end of December, 2013. Exposure to Australian state government issuance is limited to Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory - the other states are screened out based on Australian Ethical's ...

Mercer: ESG as source of innovation in shifting economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... we're just starting to see emerge." Ambachtsheer pointed to the "member-oriented" nature of the retirement industry in Australia, plus the nature of financial and non-financial reporting in the Australian listed markets as two factors that have led to ...

CEFC commits $30 million to EUA financing fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... a fund financing environmental upgrade agreements (EUA). Oliver Yates, CEFC CEO The CEFC is partnering with National Australia Bank (NAB) and Eureka Funds Management to add additional funding to The Australian Environmental Upgrade Fund (TAEUF), which ...

CDP, FirstCarbon Solutions sign expanded partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... CDP's exclusive supply chain program scoring partner, and they are also responsible for the Nordic, Benelux, India and Australia/New Zealand regions. As global sustainability BPO partner, FCS will expand their role. In addition to providing scoring services ...

Australian Ethical Investment hires head of ethics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... investment, including as partner at law firm Middletons Moore & Bevins and head of asset securitisation at ABN AMRO Australia. Dr Palmer received his doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Sydney. "We are delighted to welcome Stuart to ...

Social Ventures Australia funds Melbourne LEGO club

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has provided start-up funding to a Melbourne-based social enterprise that provides LEGO activities to children who struggle with "more traditional club activities, including children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)." ...

350.org Australia issues ASX200 fossil fuel divestment study

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... run while portfolios avoiding these companies can provide competitive returns," according to a report published by The Australia Institute in partnership with 350.org and Market Forces. The report says investments in coal, oil and gas "increase financial ...

CEFC, CBA finance efficiency upgrades for food processors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
Manufacturers and food processors are using financing from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank to upgrade equipment to increase energy efficiency, save on energy costs and boost competitiveness, according to the CEFC. CEFC ...