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

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... certification in mobilising capital for climate-aligned investments and demonstrates a real-economy example of transition of energy systems," CBI CEO Sean Kidney said. "By ensuring Vector Metering's financing meets the rigorous requirements of Climate ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... reporting of products and services, activity-level reporting and due-diligence requirements." While disclosures of emissions, energy consumption, and hazardous waste treatment are improving, disclosure of social issues is lagging. Many companies are ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... development of the Waratah Super Battery. The Waratah Super Battery (WSB), believed to be one the largest committed battery energy storage systems globally, was designed to act as a 'shock absorber' for sudden power surges, including those caused ...

Plibersek announces crackdown on offsets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... knocking". "We want to better protect nature, while also supporting essential sustainable development like housing and renewable energy. Developers should do everything they can to avoid habitat destruction and reduce impacts on nature. Properly managed ...

Aussie businesses building climate resilience: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... quality, economic conditions and the supply chain." Stafford noted that one of the drivers of economic conditions in 2023 is energy intensity, and how much energy companies consume is directly influencing economic performance. The index provides data ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... phase reporting and assurance requirements." Instead, independent auditors will be registered under the Greenhouse and Energy Auditor under National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme legislation maintained by the Clean Energy Regulator. Auditors ...

CEFC, NGS, Minderoo back Adamantem fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainable packaging solutions, is the fund's first investment. The EOF is targeting $350 million in total. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), a cornerstone investor in EOF with $35 million, also invests alongside Manulife, NGS Super and ...

Strong demand for green bonds: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the perspective that... we know that most of green bonds today contribute/facilitate that capital supply through funding energy solutions and the technologies to decarbonize our economies and to fund the energy transition." In addition to standard credit ...

Amid economic uncertainty, "overlooked" co-ops and mutuals thrive

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... financial services. Profitability across agribusiness, financial services, health insurance and motoring was impacted by global energy and commodity price volatility. BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison said the research demonstrates that member-owned ...

$20.5 billion cash infusion for Australia's green bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
The federal government has allocated an additional $20.5 billion to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), with the first $11.5 billion on its way. The CEFC has also received three new investment priorities as the result of government legislation ...