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Six Australian companies get gold in RobecoSAM yearbook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... of RobecoSAM in 1995. What was once a very niche concept is now becoming more mainstream, even among the investment community. For this reason, it is more important than ever that companies report on the positive financial impacts of their sustainability ...

HESTA allocates $6.7m to affordable housing development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia HESTA has allocated AU$6.7 million to Horizon Housing, a community housing provider in Queensland. This investment will see the Trust partner with Horizon Housing to "finance the purchase ...

Impact Investing Australia to develop Impact Capital Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... (ICA), which is envisaged as being a AU$300 million financial vehicle that will fund innovation for "improved social and community outcomes on the agenda in a ground-breaking proposal combining capital and mission to create impact for society," according ...

Statewide Super signs Paris Pledge for Action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... business sense - for the long-term wellbeing of our members' retirement savings, for the natural environment and for the community in which we all live and work,' said Nicolle Rantanen, acting chief executive officer, Statewide. "Like many global signatories ...

Paris Agreement refers to mitigation co-benefits

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... clear to Gerrard that traditional activities have scope for broader application, provided it is in accordance with local community aspirations and priorities. "There is scope for involvement of indigenous peoples and their traditional knowledge in adaptation ...

Panel discussion: Investing and human rights

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... I'm not saying I agree with that, but I think you need to remember that there are a lot of people in the investment community who rely on the law to protect human rights. It's not uncommon to hear people say, 'I'm compliant with the law therefore that's ...

ARENA, CEFC back Barcaldine Solar Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) are providing funding towards the construction of Barcaldine Regional Community Solar Farm in Queensland. Oliver Yates, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) CEO The AU$69 million Barcaldine Regional ...

CEFC launches $250m Local Government Finance Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... director - corporate and project finance. "Local governments across Australia administer a vast network of street lights, community centres, libraries, sport and recreation facilities and other public access buildings. We see strong potential for operational ...

Mirvac marks strategic process in 2015 sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... by working towards a plan to shape the future of place, conducting an analysis of its supply chain and assessing its community impact in the 2014/2015 financial year. Paul Edwards, group general manager sustainability, Mirvac Mirvac recently released ...

Queensland government approves Clare Solar Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... Mayor Bill Lowis. "Now the Minister has approved the project, it is up to the proponents, FRV, to move it forward." Community group Solar Citizens also welcomed the decision. "Today's announcement demonstrates that Queensland understands the benefits ...