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NAB places second green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... global leader in this space. This is further evidence that debt markets can play a pivotal role in financing a low carbon economy and help the renewable energy sector continue to grow." The funds raised by the HH2 green bond will be used to refinance ...

NAB issues $150m green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
... launch also demonstrates the key role debt markets play in supporting the growth of new markets and financing a low carbon economy, and raises the profile of the green bond asset class in Australia." The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is a cornerstone ...

IGCC calls on PM to retain Renewable Energy Target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... energy investments and halt future investments, IGCC said. "Investors are aware of the need to transition to a low carbon economy and include low carbon investments in our portfolios," Fabian said. "Maintaining the RET would allow more low carbon capital ...

MSCI launches ESG CarbonMetrics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... footprinting, and engagement with corporates on climate-related issues to help investors with the transition to a low carbon economy." MSCI ESG CarbonMetrics provides oil and gas reserves and potential emissions data along with direct and indirect carbon ...

Challenges, opportunities in Australia's energy future

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... are no requirements for reserve storage of liquid fuels, Oliver noted. Yates said that the transition to a low carbon economy can be viewed within the prism of a wider push throughout the economy for higher productivity and resilience. The CEFC Has a ...

Solactive develops Green Bond Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... developed the Climate Bond Standard, a screening tool that certifies bonds as contributing to the delivery of a low carbon economy. "As it enters its next stage of growth, the green bonds sector needs more than ever an ecosystem of services for investors," ...

Westpac discloses environmental, social, financial metrics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... educational seminars through Westpac's Davidson Institution for Australian small business customers on managing in a low carbon economy. In terms of better financial futures, the bank said launched new initiatives such as Single Topic Personal Advice ...

Carbon price uncertainty erodes business investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... Sustainable Business Australia. "A long term-price on carbon facilitates investment and supports the transition to low carbon economy. The second big thing is that there has been a substantial negative impact on businesses in the clean economy because ...

Climate Bonds Initiative releases criteria for solar assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... hemisphere autumn. "Solar energy seems like a straightforward fixed asset to include in our definition of a low carbon economy," said Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds CEO. "But we needed an expert working group to address questions around potential environmental ...

CEFC evaluating potential project commitments ahead of July

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013  |  NEWS
... the Green Climate Fund of the United Nations to encourage financing of projects to aid in the transition to a low carbon economy, Yates said that each vehicle is structured to meet differing strategies, local accounting standards and methods. The Green ...