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CEFC lends $32m for construction of green student accommodation project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... include energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning, energy efficient equipment, LED lighting, centralised gas water heating, water efficient taps and a 25kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system, the CEFC said. Student accommodation developers ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... 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 production, representing up to US$50 billion in annual revenue, will ...

Sustainable Platform assesses database of companies against SDGs, performance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... companies that algorithmically determines trends and what companies sell according to basic necessities such as food and water. The organisation has also developed a sustainability index that is modelled "to find companies that outperform statistically ...

Artisan raises $26 million for the Clean Energy Seed Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... generation (solar, wave, geothermal, wind), metering and control, green building and biomaterials, transport technologies, water and waste," according to a statement by Artesian and the prominent investors. "The investments in the Clean Energy Seed Fund ...

Majority of Australian participants want mandatory sustainability reporting: ACCSR survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... alphabetical order): Abergeldie Arup Deloitte Ebmpapst LexisNexis PWC Tata Consultancy Services Transurban WaterAid Yarra Valley Water The CSR Top 3 New Zealand are: Air New Zealand Toyota Westpac

Removing complicity in modern slavery?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... in environmental management accounting. Her research interests include but are not limited to, environmental accounting, water accounting, and sustainability in the global wine industry. Results from Katherine's research have been widely disseminated ...

Asset owners identify economic inequality as rising investment risk at ACSI conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... noted that in addition to NZ Super's work program in analyzing climate change impacts, the fund is turning its attention to water quality in New Zealand. "The other issue that is one our agenda is water," Beith said. "There has been quite a few damning ...

CEFC lends $30 million to ResourceCo for conversion of waste into PEF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... landfill disposal practices and fossil fuels. By achieving this we help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, avoid soil and water contamination, and conserve resources." When operational, the Wetherill Park plant will process around 150,000 tonnes of waste ...

Mirvac Sydney HQ receives WELL certification for health and wellbeing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... that focuses primarily on the health and well-being of occupants," and is measured across seven categories including air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. Mirvac began designing its headquarters a few years ago, with an eye towards ...

Climate Bonds Initiative CEO speaks on 2017 green bond market outlook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... into account rain patterns, but that hasn't been spelled out in the past," Kidney said. "The concept of volatility in river water supply is relatively new. Hydro projects are mostly raised on the premise that, they're on a river, it's a reliable resource ...