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APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has clarified that they expect super funds to demonstrate an understanding of ESG risks and opportunities in investment activities and demonstrate how stewardship activities generate value in investments. ...

Biodiversity in 2023 and beyond - what should Australian businesses expect?

LOUISE CAMENZULI, PHOEBE WYNN-POPE, JULIA GREEN, KATE GILL-HERDMAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The year 2022 ended on a high note for biodiversity at both a domestic and international level and 2023 continues building upon that momentum, with the elevation of biodiversity as a critical consideration in planning, development and economic decision ...

APPEA ad campaign called out for misleading environmental claims

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
An advertising campaign by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has been pulled up for making misleading environmental claims about natural gas as a fuel source. The Advertising Standards Community Panel - an independent ...

Traditional Owners to lead Pilbara renewables rollout on exclusive native title land

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) and Philippines-listed renewable energy company ACEN have partnered to develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable energy projects of up to 3 gigawatts on Yindjibarndi Ngurra (country), in Western Australia's ...

University secures $450 million sustainability-linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "The ambitious targets reinforce our work to advance sustainability across our operations, research, curriculum and environment." This is not the university's first foray into sustainable finance. In 2018, Macquarie University issued a $250 million ...

Arup appoints state energy business leader

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... "Thomas's global experience, coupled with his strategic insights and understanding of the policy and regulatory environment has consistently guided governments, cities, and organisations in their transition to a green economy through integrated renewable ...

Bowen announces sectoral net zero strategy approaches

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... ambitions. Bowen announced that federal cabinet will develop plans specific to electricity and energy, industry, the built environment, agriculture and land, transport and resources. The plans will be a joint effort between Bowen's department and ...

Offshore windfarms offer co-benefits

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... 2020, and with upside potential of 1,000 GW in a 1.5° pathway scenario. Windfarm development can harm the marine environment through electromagnetic fields and underwater noise generated as part of construction and operation, but the use of hard substrate ...

Charter Hall sets records for sustainable office portfolio

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Charter Hall Group has become the largest 5-Star Green Star rated office portfolio in Australia as well as holding the most 6-Star Green Star Performance rated office buildings in the country. With more than 1.58 million square metres certified, the ...

City of Sydney to green Broadway

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Sydney's urban centre will become a "green gateway" under a new local government plan. The City of Sydney has released a draft strategy for the major arterial road that connects the urban centre to the Inner West to reduce cars, extend the light ...