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Principles for sustainable economic stimulus in coronavirus response: WRI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... economic activity as well as progress towards targets to decarbonise the global economy. Lashof cited upgrading energy efficiency of hospitals, schools and other public buildings, replacing diesel buses with electric powered busses, installing charging ...

CEFC to provide finance for Bank Australia green home loan program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... CEFC CEO. "New homes built today will be in use for decades to come. We want those homes to have the strongest energy efficiency and to deliver the smallest carbon footprint possible. "Australians are already leading the world in residential rooftop ...

QIC Shopping Centre Fund issues $300m certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... "It is a great example of the benefits that can arise from working on transforming a corporate's asset base energy efficiency," said Richard Lovell, CEFC debt market lead. "We have worked with QSCF since 2017 regarding setting ambitious sustainability ...

CEFC reports $1.5 billion in new commitments for FY2019

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... in the 2019 financial year included $940 million in renewable energy and $524 million across a broad range of energy efficiency and low emissions projects. Each dollar of CEFC finance committed in FY19 was matched by more than $3 from the private sector. ...

T. Rowe Price evaluates sustainability impacts of plastic consumption

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... extending the freshness period, it has lowered vehicle emissions by making cars lighter, and it has increased energy efficiency through improved building insulation. "Despite the many benefits, the vast consumption of plastic is a major sustainability ...

CEFC, Ironstone Capital create Warada Capital, specialist joint venture

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... and Ironstone capital. It will focus on investments in early stage greenfield projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities, and will also invest in operating brownfield assets where there is a capacity to improve returns and sustainability ...

Sustainable Melbourne Fund receives new loan facility, new name

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019  |  NEWS
... considered less risky. Additionally, the structure of the EUA overcomes the "split incentive" where tenant enjoy energy efficiency savings whilst the building owner pays the charges associated with the upgrade. "We have raised this significant amount ...

Woolworths Group to become first Australian retailer to issue Green Bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019  |  NEWS
... Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI). Projects that could be supported by the bonds include the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives such as the installation of solar panels on the roofs of Woolworths Group stores and distribution centres or the ...

Investec Asset Management launches Global Environment Strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... large caps," Baker said. "Thematically, the portfolio ranges from wind, solar, clean power, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, smart grids, autonomous vehicles, water and land efficiency, and so on."

WorldGBC launches Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... of Australia's major corporations lead the world in sustainability. And with many now setting more ambitious energy efficiency and net zero targets, I'm confident we will sustain that position." The states and regions include Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany ...