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Report sounds alarm on data centre climate risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... International Energy Agency, data centres and data transmission networks accounted for 0.9% of global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, the strong growth in demand for data, including the use of artificial intelligence, points to ...

Australia releases "first ever" statement on climate in ag

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... shift to low emissions, as well as global leadership. In 2021 agriculture produced 16.8% of Australia's net greenhouse gas emissions and ABARES estimates that changes in seasonal conditions from 2001 to 2020 have reduced annual average farm profits ...

China opposes UN calls for net zero shipping by 2050

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... accommodate the legitimate concerns of developing countries, and promote the formulation of a fair and practical greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction strategy and relevant measures for the international shipping industry." Guterres will convene a ...

First two ISSB standards released - what investors need to know

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... disclosures at the same time as the related financial statements. Provide comparative information. Disclose Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. Use the Green House Gas Protocol to measure emissions, if they are currently using a different approach. Richard ...

Global development banks release joint principles towards Paris alignment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... purpose financing, and policy-based lending operations. There are 11 sectors identified as consistent with low-greenhouse gas (GHG) development pathways: energy, manufacturing, land use and fisheries, waste, water supply and wastewater, transport, buildings ...

Western Australia issues first green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainability bonds to support the Western Australian government's commitment to the Paris Agreement, reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and progressing the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... articulates the board's accountability and oversight of climate change risk" as well as take action to "actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain, including engagement with stakeholders such as policymakers and other actors to address ...

Decade-long Santos well leak prompts investor concern

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... has been leaking gas for a decade, throwing into doubt investor abilities to meet net zero plans. Methane gas - a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide - has been leaking from 26 locations off the Pilbara coast, WA Today reported. ...

CSIRO to build Australia-first mobile hydrogen generator

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... has the potential to contribute over $50 billion to the country's GDP by 2050. The associated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is projected to be equivalent to one-third of Australia's current fossil fuel emissions by the same year. The ...

Aussie start up secures Japanese investor for seaweed production

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... by 30% by 2030. The Australian seaweed industry market could be valued at over $1.5 billion by 2040 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%. The undisclosed investment from Japan's Nissui Corporation will boost production of Asparagopsis - a native ...