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Net zero roadmap shifts public service spending to green

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... tailored for Australian businesses. Collaborative Research and Development: Partnering with government entities to drive innovation in renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technologies. Policy Advocacy and Support: Working alongside the government ...

Only one sector set to meet emissions reduction targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... the key requirements for a more orderly transition. Physical building blocks - defined by McKinsey as technological innovation, at-scale supply chains and support infrastructure, and availability of natural resources - were ranked highest in preparedness. ...

BlackRock backs world's largest direct air capture plant

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... energy infrastructure project and underscores the critical role of American energy companies in climate technology innovation." "We are excited to partner with BlackRock on this transformative facility that will provide a solution to help the world reach ...

Most inclusive Aussie orgs named

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... diverse perspectives that people might bring." Inclusive workplaces foster higher staff retention, productivity, and innovation. Workers are three times less likely to leave their organisation, more than twice as likely to work harder, almost 10 times ...

Connecting capital to nature the next challenge: ASFI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... head of taxonomy and natural capital Nicole Yazbek-Martin spoke to the challenges and opportunities in natural capital innovation at an FS Sustainability breakfast panel with ISS-ESG. Yazbek-Martin said there is a "massive gulf" between innovations in ...

Investment in climate tech plummets 40%: PwC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
Global investment in climate tech solutions has fallen 40%, but despite falling in absolute terms, climate tech investments as a proportion of start-up investments continue to rise, with APAC leading on investment in mobility-related start-ups. This ...

Uni partnership to turbocharge innovation in CO2 product manufacturing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
An Australian university hopes to transform carbon dioxide emissions from the energy and manufacturing sectors into useful products or embed carbon into existing products. At Monash University, the Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub for ...

Legal changes put sexual harassment on par with workplace safety

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... believed in the workplace," Berney said However, she added that to ensure workers are protected "there does need to be innovation in how we deliver the education piece to workers and employers about their rights and obligations," and, "concentrated focus ...

Australian Unity inks sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... health outcomes; strong communities, with supporting living in place generating $317 million in value and leading social innovation generating $223 million, and economy empowerment, with $46 million attributed to social and economic opportunities through ...

Appointment round-up: TelstraSuper, CSIRO, FRRR

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... our infrastructure needs become more complex. "Our teams are committed to evolving the way we work, embracing digital innovation and leveraging our industry-leading global expertise to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for the communities ...