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New net zero standard for miners

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
While mining companies are essential providers of the materials needed for clean energy technologies, they also face significant transition risks. A new pilot benchmark will provide investors with the necessary metrics to help assess diversified mining ...

Forestry companies create global engagement body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... next biodiversity COP16 in 2024. "ISFC's mission is to advocate for increasing the global provision of renewable materials in the context of a circular bioeconomy; supporting growth that is compatible with climate and nature recovery imperatives ...

Australia considers carbon tariff to level playing field

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... incentivise less carbon intensive manufacturing methods for Australian companies involved in the production of these materials. "For example, we may start to see other companies look to replicate GSWA's plans to build a green steel plant in Western Australia ...

Climate action both risk and opportunity to Australia: Intergenerational Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... strengthened domestic supply chains, leveraging our world-leading renewable energy resources to process our energy transition materials. The report acknowledged that even with "effective global efforts" to mitigate further temperature increases, the ...

New code of practice to mitigate slavery risks in renewables

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... are developing a code of practice to help identify modern slavery risks in renewable energy supply chains. Reliance on materials and components associated with forced labour and other forms of modern slavery poses reputational, legal and regulatory risks ...

ARENA backs hydrogen electrolyser startup

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... world's lowest cost green hydrogen. "With exceptional 95% (41.5 kWh/kg) efficiency combined with cost-effective materials and reduced engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) costs, Hysata's electrolyser will transform the economics of ...

Suppliers on notice: Amazon to enforce emissions reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... help them reach their goals - whether those are transitioning to renewable energy or increasing access to sustainable materials." Amazon hopes to "benefit businesses that are committed to decarbonizing" and provide "products and tools to both track emissions ...

Origin Energy acquires 5% stake in battery cleantech Allegro

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... environmentally friendly. The technology is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and fully recyclable with no reliance on scarce materials. ReNu Energy now holds approximately 4.86% of Allegro's issued share capital which it acquired in December 2021 for $450,000. ...

Are investors walking the walk when it comes to voting on biodiversity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... research analysed 26,587 votes on biodiversity-related shareholder resolutions on themes including deforestation, genetic materials, and other biodiversity issues. It found that the majority (54%) voted against biodiversity and almost two thirds (62%) ...

AI and ESG: risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... hand, opportunities related to worker safety and asset optimisation are more specific to industries like industrials, materials, and communications. Threats associated with public trust, social license, and bias are particularly relevant for businesses ...