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Fortescue Metals strengthens 2030 decarbonisation targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... largely planned in FY24-28, Fortescue noted. Investment initiatives include deployment of an additional 2-3 GW of renewable energy generation and battery storage and the estimated incremental costs associated with a green mining fleet and locomotives. ...

BlackRock continues renewable infrastructure investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
BlackRock Real Assets has continued its investment in renewable energy assets by acquiring a New-Zealand-based rooftop solar and battery technology provider. BlackRock Real Assets will acquire solarZero via a scheme of arrangement and will commit more ...

HESTA ups the ante on AGL, Santos on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... reduction target, HESTA has committed to by 2030 investing 10% of its portfolio in climate solutions, such as renewable energy and sustainable property. There are "abundant opportunities for HESTA's public leadership to play an important role in challenging ...

Clean Energy Finance Corporation turns 10

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... critical need to strengthen our electricity transmission network so it is fit-for-purpose in bringing large-scale renewable energy and energy storage to consumers." The CEFC was legislated into being in 2012, as part of the then-Julia Gillard government's ...

BlackRock in $1bn capital commitment to battery storage

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
BlackRock Real Assets will acquire one of Australia's leading battery energy storage systems and renewable energy developers as part of a more than $1 billion capital commitment. One of BlackRock Real Asset's funds will acquire Akaysha Energy ...

Does Canberra's agenda align with sustainable investment?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... decarbonise the energy grid as well as unlock financial and planning barriers to private-sector development of renewable energy infrastructure." Barclays noted that the government also added an additional $3 billion to the National Reconstruction Fund ...

CEFC, ANZ provide discount finance for SMEs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... designed to encourage small to medium-sized (SME) businesses to invest in activities to cut emissions, for example, renewable energy, energy efficient and precision agricultural equipment, recycling technologies and electric vehicles. The CEFC and the ...

Pact Group commits to reducing emissions 50% by 2030

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... investing in new, more energy efficient equipment, installing solar systems on facilities, and increasing the use of renewable energy In addition, Pact is investing $76 million to install new technology and equipment at its packaging manufacturing facilities ...

Westpac sets 2030 net zero commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... economy towards net zero," said Westpac CEO Peter King. "With nearly 80% of Westpac's electricity portfolio in renewable energy, we're already funding the transition to a cleaner future. Now, by releasing sector targets for 2030 in emissions-intensive ...

Ausbil charts ESG activities and portfolio engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... case where a company is sourcing solar panels because they want to green their operations by focusing more on renewable energy on the one hand, on the other hand, those solar panels may come from a region in China that uses forced labour. "ESG needs ...