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Japan renewables get boost from Singapore tech

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... renewable energy operator is set to increase production from its renewable energy portfolio towards Japan's national emissions reduction target of 46% by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Singaporean global decarbonization software company Envision Digital ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The United Nations have called for a global shipping pact of net zero lifecycle emissions by 2050. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the call at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee ...

Infrastructure funds challenge private equity in ESG race

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... said. "This is a major opportunity to take those abilities and really catalyse that global energy transition, to reduce emissions, increase impact generally and improve ESG." That said, infrastructure funds have begun to compete with private equity for ...

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

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... loan demonstrates our commitment to driving the transition to a low-carbon economy and promoting energy efficiency and emissions reductions in the energy systems through advanced metering infrastructure." JP Morgan acted as financial advisor on the transaction ...

Singapore to scale climate data with CDSC NZDPU partnership

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... transition-related data. Currently under development, the NZDPU will aggregate information on companies' Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions, and non-financial corporate emissions reduction targets, with further metrics to be added over time. The CDSC is ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... entity-level 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 ...

New Forests adds California forestry assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... agriculture commodities. Additionally, the fund will aim to enhance climate mitigation through carbon sequestration and emissions reduction opportunities. ANZLAFF is New Forests' fourth round Australia and New Zealand landscapes and forestry strategy ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... investment in the Waratah Super Battery supports a secure grid powered by renewable energy and fit for a future, low emissions economy." Meanwhile, NGS Super chief investment officer Ben Squires said: "We are very excited to be investing alongside BlackRock ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... regulator-only action against directors and reporting entities in relation to forward-looking statements and Scope 3 emissions possible during this time. Alignment with international climate disclosure standards. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the consultation ...

CEFC, NGS, Minderoo back Adamantem fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... CEFC's investment aims to bring the power of Australia's $41.7 billion private capital sector to achieve national emissions ambitions. By focusing on mid-market companies in these three sectors - clean energy and electrification, natural capital ...