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Australian companies lagging on climate action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... Action 100+ said. "Companies are definitely making progress, especially around their climate disclosures and emissions reductions commitments, but actions are still falling well short of ambition to align with 1.5 Paris goal," said Richard Proudlove ...

ART outlines road to net zero 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... reduction targets by engaging with key stakeholders and encouraging investee companies to achieve real-world emissions reductions towards a low carbon economy." ART's net zero commitment covers Scope 3 category greenhouse gas emissions - the emissions ...

Australia considers carbon tariff to level playing field

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... economy." A CBAM in Australia would continue to provide an incentive for Australian companies to focus on emissions reductions, just not in a way that brings competitive disadvantage, Nelson added. "The benefit of the CBAM is that it's focusing on where ...

IFM Investors creates head of sustainable investment role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... 100% green electricity for its Australian offices by mid-2023 and has set operational targets for direct emissions reductions actions, improved data collection, and engagement with suppliers to encourage and assess their net-zero targets.

$12tn Asian engagement program advocates climate-linked pay

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... focus companies' climate transition plans, including setting short-term science-based targets and immediate emissions reductions with demonstrable progress towards coal phase out," Mikula-Wright said "For transition plans to be credible, companies looking ...

Revenue recycling carbon tax would increase Australia's GDP

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... tax where cash proceeds are redirected back into the Australian economy would help Australia achieve its emissions reductions goals, and also provide economic benefits. New research to be published in September's issue of the Journal of Cleaner Production ...

IFM Investors certified by Climate Active

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... 100% green electricity for its Australian offices by mid-2023 and has set operational targets for direct emissions reductions actions, improved data collection, and engagement with suppliers to encourage and assess their net-zero targets. "The majority ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... by a low emissions future, and a commitment to pursue fair, free and open trade in agriculture to support emissions reductions," Hosking said. Grattan Institute Energy and Climate Change Program director Tony Wood said having a national statement on ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... embedded in trade. It is important to bring these transport sectors into the fold." Australia will consult on emissions reductions in shipping and has been exploring green shipping corridors with both NZ and Singapore to promote green trade outcomes. ...

World first $1.6bn Climate Bonds green loan: QIC and Vector

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... demonstrates our commitment to driving the transition to a low-carbon economy and promoting energy efficiency and emissions reductions in the energy systems through advanced metering infrastructure." JP Morgan acted as financial advisor on the transaction ...