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Fortescue, Climate Energy Finance call to reform fossil fuel subsidy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... the atmosphere and the reward companies get for using diesel. "If we're serious about reducing emissions and building industries like green iron, we need incentives that reward cleaner, smarter choices. There are plenty of ways to fix this - the key ...

HESTA calls for reforms to help women in retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... future," Blakey said. "Nearly 80% of HESTA's more than one million members are women, working in typically lower-paid industries such as aged care and early childhood education. Many take time out of the workforce to care for children or loved ones ...

Australia has 'incredible opportunity' to lead in clean energy: UN

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... of the Sustainability Reporting Community of Practice is another critical step and can help unlock action, transform industries, and increase returns on investment." UN Global Compact Network Australia executive director Kate Dundas commented: "Australia's ...

Climate reporting brings skilled workers to the fore

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... financial risks if we fail to close the green skills gap." "This could constrain future growth and put pressure on critical industries, making decisive and coordinated action from government and businesses essential."

Unchecked climate change to cost Australia trillions: Climate Council

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... targets are essential to protect Australians from worsening climate harm, as well as presenting opportunities in clean industries and enhance security relationships across the region. On the contrary, weaker targets will initiate "higher levels" of global ...

Green moves: Aware Super, Fred Hollows Foundation, Justice and Equity Centre

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... most recently as a director of The Ethics Alliance. This is a community of organisations across multiple sectors and industries focused on ethical practice. She is a member of Rio Tinto Australian Advisory Group and Greatest Good, which connects conscious ...

CEFC adds to electric vehicles portfolio

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... commented that the heavy truck sector is a central part of Australia's economy and supports the supply chains of most industries. "Electrifying Australia's heavy vehicle fleet is crucial for achieving national emissions reduction targets. This CEFC ...

Australia has green fuel potential: Superpower Institute

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... for the shipping industry beginning in 2028. Sims said the Tasmanian project is the most advanced of the superpower industries to proceed in Australia. "So, Australia will hopefully soon make a start but much more is needed if we are to achieve our green ...

First Super deputy CEO jumps ship

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... After four years with the industry fund that serves people in the furniture and joinery, pulp and paper and timber industries, Michelle Boucher has taken a role at REI Super. REI Super chief executive Jarrod Coysh confirmed Boucher has been appointed ...

Australian banks fail to manage financed deforestation: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... examined. "The financial sector has a special responsibility to halt and reverse nature destruction because it finances industries that have the greatest impact on nature." Van Herwaarden believes weak due diligence policies benefit landholders who are ...