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CEFC commits to large-scale solar projects developed by Edify Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... of about two million solar panels. Together, the solar farms are expected to abate more than 476,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, and generate enough power for an estimated 73,000 homes. Earlier this year the CEFC committed a total of $77 million ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... enhancement in the way that we consider these complex issues." Also in 2016, CFSGAM has appointed MSCI to provide carbon emissions and fossil fuel data, which CFSGAM will use both internally and for client reporting purposes. This year as well, CFSGAM ...

Mining sector showing "signs of progress" on emissions management, face continued risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... emissions or climate related compensation typically accounts for 5% or less of total remuneration." In addition to carbon emissions and energy intensity, CDP also examined miners' exposures to water stress. "The research also finds a quarter of mining ...

CEFC allocates up to $150 million to Qube Holdings for transport terminal

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... emissions by more than 110,000 tCOâ,,e a year. "Emissions from road freight transport are a substantial part of our carbon emissions challenge," said Ian Learmonth, CEFC CEO. "By switching to rail solutions, the Moorebank project will reduce emissions ...

Pollinate Energy to open operations in fifth city - Kanpur

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... kerosene lights, which pose a safety risk, are expensive, and pose environmental risks because of kerosene's carbon emissions. Pollinate Energy has a network of 15 micro entrepreneurs, called 'Pollinators', who run the businesses. Since its inception ...

CEFC publishes report on best practice initiatives for property sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... (e.g. aged care and student accommodation) and education. "Property accounts for almost a quarter of Australia's carbon emissions, confirming there is a pressing need for action in this area," said Chris Wade, CEFC property sector lead. "Through this ...

CEFC makes tenth large scale solar project allocation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... tracking system for maximum solar exposure, said Yeates. The project is expected to abate nearly 90,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year after becoming operational, he added. This is the CEFC's 10th Large-Scale Solar Programs project, and ...

Majority of largest asset owners recognise risk of climate change: AODP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... owners have dedicated staff, a third more than last year. Twenty percent of asset managers calculate portfolio carbon emissions, while 13% of asset owners perform these calculations, up from 10% last year. Twelve percent of asset managers assess the ...

Investa Commercial Property Fund Issues $100 million certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... ICPF portfolio, Investa said. The Investa Office Management Platform, which manages ICPF, has set a net zero carbon emissions target by 2040. Earlier this year, Investa Office Fund (IOF) also closed its first $150 million green bond. Both the ICPF bond ...

CEFC allocates $80 million to Bodangora wind farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... said Andrew Gardner, CEFC wind sector lead. "New South Wales has set an aspirational goal targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This will require significant new investment in large-scale renewable energy projects such as Bodangora." EnergyAustralia ...