Search Results

Showing 811 - 820 of 1768 results for "green"

Climate change to shape economy long-term: Forum

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
The "existential crisis" of climate change, equality and equity of workforce participation in the economy and the aging population are all issues that will affect the budget, markets, and the shape of Australia's economy. Speaking at the Financial ...

Government's Climate Active certification challenged over possible greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... while credible claims are unrecognised and unrewarded." In September last year, the ACCC said it was "actively monitoring" green claims and won't hesitate to take enforcement action if consumers are being misled or deceived by greenwashing. Then-deputy ...

ARENA backs concentrate solar power plant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... initiative with Germany for Vast Solar's Solar Methanol production plant which consists of a 10 MW electrolyser producing green hydrogen for solar methanol production. Electricity and heat generated by VS1 will be used to power the electrolyser. The ...

Orica implements ESG data platform for GHG emission reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
... through our production processes over time (including ultimately the transition from carbon-based hydrogen (methane-backed) to green hydrogen over time)." The update of an ESG data platform is related to the company's $37 million Kooragang Island Decarbonisation ...

Podcast: to B or not to B - why does being a B Corp matter?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
We speak with Shalini Samuel, director of certification and standards learning, B Lab AANZ on why profit with purpose matters, how B Corps were countering greenwashing before it was a thing, and the future for B Corp companies. B Corp accreditation ...

Podcast: What's ahead for 2023 - Simon O'Connor

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
In this episode, we speak with Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) CEO Simon O'Connor on the big issues in sustainable investing in 2022, from greenwashing to demand for authentic sustainable investments, and how the momentum will ...

2023 the year for business action on climate change: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
The Albanese government's action on climate change policy means that the pressure is on for Australian businesses to adapt and translate net zero commitments into "tangible, real and lasting action," according to EY. EY Oceania chief sustainability ...

IFM Investors commits to US biogas developer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
IFM Investors is acquiring a majority stake in a US-based biogas developer, owner and operator. The purchase of GreenGasUSA is part of IFM Investor's IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund (IFM NZIF). It is the first investment into the low-carbon fuels sector ...

Safeguard Mechanism reforms to prompt ACCU demand

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
Demand for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) will continue to be high, but there is an increased risk in a cumulative shortfall to 2030. An independent review of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme - the Chubb Review - has found the ...

Sustainability reporting, biodiversity, social high on ASX agenda: UBS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... 45 most talked about ESG related topics over the last five years. The analysis showed that topics including greenwashing, green finance, nature-based solutions and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) increasing from "a base of ...