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Mike Ng named first chief sustainability officer for OCBC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... May announced decarbonisation targets for six sectors and the key actions needed to achieve net zero in its financed emissions by 2050. It launched two new sustainable banking products for corporates this year: the OCBC 1.5°C loan and a green loan offering ...

Voting on climate crucial during AGM season: Amundi

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... variable compensation schemes. Executive remuneration is seen as a strong incentive for executive teams to achieve carbon emissions reduction goals. It also voted against reappointment of 22% (500 out of 2278) directors due to concerns over climate strategies. ...

NextEnergy Capital's ESG solar fund raises $480 million at first close

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... enough to power up to 750,000 households per year, equivalent to approximately 324,939 kilograms of CO2e in avoided emissions. It is anticipating capital commitments of $1.5 billion with a $2 billion hard cap First close commitments amounted to $480 ...

University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... coordinator Commonwealth Bank to aligned its new loan to social and environmental KPIs including reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, improving biodiversity, Indigenous cultural safety and awareness of UN Sustainability Development Goals, gender equality ...

Schneider: Digitalisation key to dodging energy shocks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... circularity, increases operational efficiency, reduces material waste, prolongs equipment lifetime, and enables better emissions monitoring and management."

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... storage solutions and fostering a favourable investment climate. "In tackling Australia's transition to net-zero emissions, careful integration of energy infrastructure can reduce carbon emissions and create efficient and resilient energy systems ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... There was broad support for Bowen's announcement across sectors. "Investors have stated that a 1.5°c-aligned 2035 emissions target and complementary sector plans are two of their top three policy priorities for attracting investment in climate solutions," ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... portfolio is over 6.70 million sqm across its core sectors. The company has a 2025 target for net zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, thanks to a renewable electricity power purchase agreement with ENGIE for 100% of assets under operational control. Charter ...

City of Sydney to green Broadway

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "Sydney needs to be a leader as we all adapt to our changing climate. Transport currently makes up around 20% of total emissions so electrifying the buses that service our area, and getting more people onto trains and light rail, will help the City reach ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... nationally on climate change and agriculture, advocate for agriculture's interests in the whole-of-economy shift to low emissions, as well as global leadership. In 2021 agriculture produced 16.8% of Australia's net greenhouse gas emissions and ...