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Investors discuss investing in two degree world at RIAA conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... invested companies, rather than divestment, Wyrsch noted. Australian Ethical Investment in 2014 set a target of net zero emissions by 2050, Palmer said. The fund manager is engaging in measurement of its carbon emissions and carbon intensity currently ...

CEFC to invest $110m in Investa Office Management portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... built environment." Investa is the first Australian property company to commit to a Science Based Target of net zero emissions by 2040, with a work plan of carbon reduction programs. This commitment to the SBTs was a key factor for the CEFC, Lonergan ...

IGCC, investor groups issue updated guide for oil and gas industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... mounting pressure as investors seek to determine whether they are doing enough to change their capital allocations to curb emissions and align their business strategies to a 2C global warming scenario. The Marrakech Communique adopted at COP22 also explicitly ...

CEFC identifies Australian states with best incentives for bioenergy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... is relatively small as a share of total electricity generation, it can provide a baseload power source while reducing emissions and it can meet local energy needs through recovering value from landfill waste," Anning said. The CEFC deploys capital to ...

Shell Scenarios on pathways to net-zero emissions

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
Global oil and gas producer Shell is exploring how a net-zero emissions future will impact on their business strategy, using plausible futures scenario predictions to aid in their decision making. Shell's company strategy now and into the future is ...

New Zealanders want KiwiSaver funds to consider ESG factors: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... animals such as slavery, child labour, animal cruelty, above environmental issues such as environmental damage and carbon emissions. Respondents reported that financial factors are the main drivers when considering which KiwiSaver options to choose - ...

NZ Super adopts new climate change investment risk strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... fund's trustees, have committed to "significantly reducing the fund's exposure to both fossil fuel reserves and carbon emissions," which will be accomplished through ongoing engagement with companies, building carbon measures into the investment model ...

Opportunities in the Emissions Reduction Fund for the waste industry

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
In the run up to the upcoming fourth auction for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), the Clean Energy Regulator has encouraged the registration of waste management projects for participation in future auctions. Michelle Bruce, manager at the Clean Energy ...

Oliver Yates to step down as Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... excellent terms. He leaves a strong team and organisation which will continue its task to catalyse the flow of funds into emissions reduction investments." Yates came to the CEFC from Macquarie Bank and has had a long career in investment with a particular ...

IGCC, investors outline climate risks, expectations for automotive sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... and accountability processes for managing climate change risks and opportunities," strategy, goals, implementation, emissions inventories, disclosure and public policy. Investors will similarly take six steps - Analysis, inquiry, monitoring, engagement ...