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Carbon offsets essential to net zero ambitions: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... CCS technologies is that they don't capture 100% of the CO2. What happens to the 5-10% they can't capture?" If CCS technology becomes commercial and scalable, governments will have to decide who bears liability for making sure that emissions stay sequestered. ...

Brisbane firm to build organic waste to biogas system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... diversion of organic waste from landfill, noted Finn Biogas founder and managing director Jason Hawley. "Through innovative technology, we are optimistic that together we can make waste work and embrace a brighter future and circular economy through ...

Plant agriculture sector in net zero policies: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... agriculture and land in a net zero target. Secondly, the federal government should encourage deployment of lower emissions technology and practices. This can be done through the Emissions Reduction Fund by expanding methods related to agricultural practices ...

ASIC trains sights on IPO net zero statements

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... between net zero targets, which are increasingly demanded by market stakeholders, and the fact that market signals nor technology are necessarily, currently indicative that will reach that outcome," she said. "In that context, it's very important to ...

Fragmented ESG regulation in APAC a challenge: State Street

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... jurisdictions, the landscape will remain fragmented in the short to medium term," she said. "Adaptation through innovative technology platforms and enhanced governance is critical for asset managers and owners looking to grow their ESG investments in ...

Australian companies under "extreme pressure" over ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
Australian companies are under "extreme" pressure to improve ESG practices and corporate culture, integrate technology and strengthen reputations in the next 12 months, according to a survey from FTI Consulting. The FTI Consulting 2021 Resilience Barometer ...

Climate change is changing the outlook for energy utilities

KIRSTY MACKAY-FISHER  |  FRIDAY, 17 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... didn't eventuate. Rather than targeting emissions, federal policy has focused on encouraging investment in renewables technology via schemes such as the Large-Scale Renewable Energy Target and the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme. Ultimately, a clear ...

Ratcheting up ambition on climate finance goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... be US$3.5 trillion per year, while almost US$50-135 billion per year will need to flow to carbon capture and biofuel technology. Q&A with Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer, Aviva Investors Q: In the run up to COP-26, what commitments ...

ESG "becoming integral" to investors: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... data challenge. It means that you will create additional complexity in your organisation and you need to review your technology." Lack of backing from senior leadership appears to be a greater barrier among investors in Australia (39%) compared to those ...

Boral to go net zero by 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... which it has received up to $2.4 million from the federal government's CCUS Development Fund. "CCUS is a proven technology, but it hasn't been proven at scale," Todorcevski said. "We're doing work on a pilot program, but that could take five ...