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Only 4% of CDP respondents see high risks with carbon pricing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... services for those already positioned well for a low carbon future. Many of the new products reported related to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and investments in this space. Very few companies provided much detail on specifics ...

Stockland increases green star ratings, reduces water use

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... quick payback in reduced energy consumption across its portfolio. Going forward, the company will roll out a n energy efficiency training program for retail tenants and

Jillian Broadbent to chair Clean Energy Finance Corp panel

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2011  |  NEWS
... Ian Moore, who has worked predominately at Bankers Trust. The CEFC will provide financing to renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies. It was announced as part of the Clean Energy Future package to encourage private investment ...

Consumers doubt energy retailers' "green" credentials

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... there's something wrong with that. Maybe they should be more involved in community programmes that focus on energy efficiency. Origin sponsors Sustainability Drives, but I don't think that's enough and there's not enough direct connection with the community ...

Carbon price an "entry point" for sustainability discussion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... corporation are required to register with the Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer, Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and report on those emissions annually. Each year, corporations are required to supply information on energy produced ...

CDP finds 68% of global corporates embed climate change strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... year, up from 19% in 2010. The report attributes these changes is board-level awareness of the link between energy efficiency and increased profitability. CDP sent out its annual request to the 500 companies on behalf of its 551 signatories, investors ...

Investor Profile: Local Government Super

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... be easier to persuade managers that this makes sense from an investment perspective. Q: LGS has invested in energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits in most of its direct property portfolio - how do the economics work out and has LGS reached break-even ...

Local Government Super properties awarded 6 NABERS stars

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... Lighting and the Shaw Method of Air Conditioning. These technologies have enabled us to make large gains in energy efficiency in existing buildings. We will continue to monitor and improve our ratings as new technologies and the fine tuning process of ...

Carbon Farming Initiative offers landholders revenue opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
... CCA will establish Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee, which will advise the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in determining methodology. The committee will comprise between five and six members appointed by the Minister for Climate ...

R. M. Williams Agricultural Holdings to fund NT property conservation with carbon rights

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
... farming initiative and carbon pricing policy." In a statement, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus welcomed the project to rehabilitate Henbury Station, which is expected to be supported by the sale of credits ...