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Climate Bonds Initiative releases Water Criteria Phase 2 Consultation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... resilient to a changing climate." "Promoting investment in climate resilient water systems within the natural and built environment is a vital part of wider climate action," said Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative. "The expansion of our Water ...

Australia/NZ continue to top the ranks in GRESB 2017 real estate review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Australia policymakers is equally important, as it provides a clear incentive to advance to a net-zero carbon built environment." Globally, the Dexus Wholesale Property Fund and the Lendlease Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial were named as global ...

CEFC appoints Ian Learmonth as new chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... impact investing. SVA has strong crossover with the CEFC in areas of energy efficient affordable housing and the built environment, and Learmonth has also served as an independent member of the CEFC Executive Investment Committee for the past nine months. ...

Climate Bonds Initiative CEO speaks on 2017 green bond market outlook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... green finance based on its ability to create reporting and methodology systems such as the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS), according to Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative ...

Investors discuss investing in two degree world at RIAA conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... investment strategy is to unlock finance and catalyse further investment into the clean energy sector and the built environment, Lonergan said. Part of their mission is to work with fund managers who "are showing ambition and who see this as an opportunity ...

CEFC to invest $110m in Investa Office Management portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... Lonergan, CEFC Investment Funds lead. "The building is being designed to achieve both a National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) rating of in excess of 5.5. stars, and a 6-Star Green Star rating. "Importantly, through this transaction ...

CEFC reports $837m in commitments for 2015-2016

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... new investments in the 2015-2016 financial year, with allocations to cleaner power solutions, cities and the built environment and capital investments. Oliver Yates, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) CEO Since inception in 2013, the CEFC has committed ...

Investor groups publish sustainable real estate guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... at Lendlease, noted that the guide provides concreate steps regarding climate change risks in property. "The built environment is a significant contributor to Australia's emissions, while also holding many opportunities to drive greater national energy ...

GRESB launches Health and Well-being Module

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... promote health and well-being for their tenants and customers." "The design, construction and operation of our built environment has a profound impact on individuals and populations," said Chris Pyke, COO, GRESB. "GRESB's vision is to ultimately create ...

CEFC launches $250m Community Housing Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... focus on financing "emerging and innovative renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and cities and the built environment." CEFC pointed to a number of features of seven-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rated buildings as ...