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Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEFC back biosequestration startup

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... work," he said. The CEFC said it invested $9 million into the Series B funding round via the specialist Clean Energy Innovation Fund. The CEFC's total investment into Loam is $15 million. The CEFC said it was their first investment in bio-sequestration. ...

New Forests appoints new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... a global distribution platform, it's an exciting time for New Forests." He also thanked Brand for his "vision, innovation and creating a culture of passionate, purpose-driven individuals." Last year, New Forests has locked in US$200 million in commitments ...

CEFC, Grok Ventures back solar tech firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... $21 million Series A round along with Grok Ventures and Blackbird Ventures. The CEFC committed $7 million through its Innovation Fund, managed by Virescent Ventures. SunDrive has patented technology that replaced silver with copper to improve solar panel ...

Cbus names new head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Cbus Super has promoted a new head of responsible leadership from within. Ros McKay has been appointed as head of responsible investment and will join Cbus' investment leadership team. In her new role, McKay will lead the evolution of Cbus' ...

Podcast: Inclusive product design with Amarachi Seery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... Sustainability, saying that putting women into design roles and leadership positions can add value to companies through increased innovation and more inclusive products and services. Seery noted that the women own the majority of discretionary consumer ...

Clean Energy Finance Corporation turns 10

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... including the fast-growing pool of green capital seeking to preference sustainable investment. "Equally, a commitment to innovation is transforming the way we farm, manufacture, recycle and travel, addressing some of our toughest emissions challenges ...

Companies lag on digital transformation: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... technology strategy is linked to the overall strategy, but only 33% say their digital transformation involves strategic innovation and adaptation, while 46% rate their organisation average or poor when it comes to data management, an element considered ...

Does Canberra's agenda align with sustainable investment?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... - Gender Equality, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 14 ...

CEFC, ANZ provide discount finance for SMEs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is allocating up to $200 million with ANZ to provide discounted clean energy finance to business customers. The investment is designed to encourage small to medium-sized (SME) businesses to invest in activities ...

State of the Environment report a wake up call for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... at becoming economically efficient, but they need the boundaries to give them the rules of the game to release the innovation and generate/do things in an economically efficient way. "This could be things like biodiversity offset schemes, which would ...