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NAB, Westpac leaders in 2013 CDP Global 500

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... report shows that those companies that have set climate-change linked indicators are able to demonstrate higher carbon emissions reductions, which has also resulted in good financial results for the companies, and also good outcomes for societies."

HSBC calls for policies to support low-carbon financing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... efficiency and adaptation. To date, climate disclosure on capital markets has focused on risk, notably around carbon emissions," the report said. "This needs to be matched by greater transparency on allocations to climate solutions, an agenda pioneered ...

City of Melbourne, NAB, Eureka Funds Management sign EUA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... financed a AU$7 million environmental upgrade agreement (EUA) that will retrofit a Melbourne office tower to reduce carbon emissions by more than 600 tonnes a year. Signing of the AU$7 million EUA. Pictured from left are the EUA signatories in front ...

Beyond Zero Emissions proposes model for retrofitting houses

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
Australian residential and commercial property could reach zero carbon emissions standards in 10 years with sufficient retrofitting to reduce energy consumption, according to Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), a not-for-profit research and education organisation. ...

EY: Businesses need long term carbon policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... to implement a carbon policy that protects existing commitments and supports long-term investments that reduce carbon emissions, according to EY. The ongoing political uncertainty surrounding the current carbon pricing mechanism and the lack of detail ...

Carbon price uncertainty erodes business investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
The price on carbon has spurred business innovation to reduce energy and carbon emissions with minimal economic impact, but the uncertainty about its future post-election has delayed further investment across all sectors, according to a survey from ...

AECOM employees to support Pollinate Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... replace kerosene lights, which pose a safety risk, are expensive and pose environmental risks because of kerosene's carbon emissions. The enterprise calls on volunteers thus far from Australia that join the fellowship program to go to India and help ...

WWF: ETS repeal to reduce renewable energy, increase prices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... September. Whilst Rudd's Australian Labor Party supports the ETS and the Australian Greens also support a price on carbon emissions, the opposition Liberal Coalition led by Tony Abbott opposes the ETS and Abbott has promised that if the Coalition form ...

New Forests, CEFC agreement on bioenergy, biofuel finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... into a valuable renewable energy source," said Oliver Yates, CEFC CEO. "Investment in bioenergy can help reduce carbon emissions, lessen the reliance on traditional electricity and has the potential to boost productivity through reduced energy and operating ...

UCA Funds Management holds first investor briefing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
... and thus exposure to the US market recovery. However, as a metal recycling company, Sims is actively reducing carbon emissions and preserving natural resources, environmental characteristics that UCA Funds Management invest to, Baster said. Michael Walsh ...