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WorldGBC launches Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... portfolios; identify opportunities to reduce energy wastage and improve energy efficiency; power their buildings from renewable energy sources; and report on progress against decarbonisation targets. All signatories will be expected to meet high verification ...

Climate Bond Initiative identifies nearly 400 green infrastructure projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... in Australia and New Zealand that align with international definitions of green include low carbon transport, renewable energy, sustainable water and waste management, and low carbon buildings. The infrastructure investment opportunities are explored ...

Vanguard Australia licenses FTSE Russell index for ESG-related products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... Australia has licenses a new "values aligned" index from FTSE Russell the FTSE Developed ex Australia ex Non-Renewable Energy/Vice Products/Weapons Index. The index will form the basis for two Vanguard ESG-related products. It is the first FTSE Russell ...

CEFC reports 39 direct commitments worth $2.3 billion in FY18

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... The CEFC has released its 2018 Investment Update, discussing their role as a leading investor in Australia's renewable energy sector. The CEFC contuies to grow the number and value of its commitments - in 2017, CEFC committed to 36 investments with a ...

CEFC provides $56 million finance to Numurkah Solar Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... electricity into the national power grid each year. Neoen has contracted 60% of the farm's projected output to renewable energy retailer SIMEC ZEN Energy, a majority owned subsidiary of the GFG Alliance which operates the Laverton steelworks. SIMEC ZEN ...

Impact investments quadruple to $5 billion in two years: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... accounting for $4.9 billion of the 2018 data set. The funds raised via green bonds are financing projects including renewable energy assets, energy efficiency initiatives and low carbon public transport, with 2,110,000 tons of CO2 -e being reported as ...

CEFC backs Granville Harbour Wind Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... and our first in a Tasmanian wind project," said CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth. "Tasmania has a great track record in renewable energy through its investment in hydro resources. We're excited to be involved in a project that will further diversify the Tasmania's ...

CEFC commits $35 million to finance expansion of intelliHUB

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... It's essential that we address this by acting right across the energy market. This includes investing in more renewable energy as well as implementing a range of proven measures to lower day-to-day energy consumption. We see smart metering as an essential ...

Macquarie Group issues £500 million facility to finance green projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... finance green projects as part of a £2.0 billion loan facility. The green tranches will be used to support renewable energy projects initially, and energy efficiency, waste management, green buildings and clean transportation projects in the future ...

QBE commits minimum $100m to impact investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... around the world as part of its Premiums4Good program. QBE is looking towards areas such as affordable housing, renewable energy and healthcare. QBE manages a portfolio of more than $20 billion globally, and the company's interest in impact investing ...