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

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... mutuals, although often overlooked, play a critical role in shoring up supply chains through investment in domestic infrastructure to improve sovereign capacity," she said.

$20.5 billion cash infusion for Australia's green bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... investments including high voltage transmission, long duration grid storage and electricity distribution network infrastructure," with $1 billion to create the Household Energy Upgrades Fund, to provide discounted consumer finance to increase sustainability ...

Global development banks release joint principles towards Paris alignment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... peat-related activities as not aligned. The MDBs involved include the World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment ...

Western Australia issues first green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... investment to decarbonise the main electricity grid. This includes batteries and wind farms, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and rebates and standalone power systems. ANZ Bank, and UBS AG, Australia Branch acted as joint sustainability advisers ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... from CDPQ comes as part of their sustainable land management strategy, said executive vice-president and head of infrastructure Emmanuel Jaclot. "We are reaffirming our commitment to investing alongside organisations that are truly moving the needle ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Powerlink Queensland chief executive Paul Simshauser, Australian Energy Regulator chief executive Anthea Harris, Infrastructure WA chair Nicole Lockwood, Rio Tinto chief executive Kellie Parker, Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O'Neil ...

Aussie, Kiwi ministers commit to sustainable finance alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... government fleets, and explore the potential for collaboration on vehicle manufacturing and improving charging infrastructure." "Ministers acknowledged energy transformation and the transition to low-emissions and climate resilient economies as the key ...

Greening the 2032 Brisbane Olympics

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
The 2032 Brisbane Olympics are an opportunity to set "a new sustainable paradigm" and transform the way infrastructure is designed, built, operated and maintained, according to AECOM and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. The consultant and ...

CBA invests in native seed merchant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... large-scale restoration projects, but the industry cannot meet growing demand and is in dire need of investment in infrastructure, technology and working capital. "CBA's investment in Nindethana brings the capital needed to help transform this market ...

Climate engagement escalation vital to responsible investing: Aviva Investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... reaching 1.5GW capacity by 2025, invested directly in and financed £1.4 billion of low-carbon and renewable energy infrastructure and buildings, and reduced carbon intensity of direct investments by 25%. The company invested £360 million in social ...