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Lower battery costs advancing Australia's net-zero goals: CSIRO

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Renewable energy backed storage remains the lowest-cost pathway to achieving Australia's net zero electricity system, according to the latest GenCost report from CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The report said falling battery ...

Brisbane Airport now facilitates SAF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Brisbane Airport is now able to access sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via Viva Energy Australia's refurbished storage tank. The completion of the refurbishment was achieved through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) funding, which is ...

Private markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Responsible investment principles are becoming increasingly important in private markets as investors seek to balance financial returns with environmental and social outcomes, according to new research highlighting the growing role of ESG considerations ...

Mandatory climate disclosures reveal wide divergence in reporting practices

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... regulatory framework. Transition plan disclosures also varied considerably. Some companies revised or scaled back emissions reduction commitments previously made through voluntary reporting channels, reflecting heightened scrutiny around target setting ...

Shareholders question Macquarie's climate change commitment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... "glidepath" to energy transition is the only long-term solution to manage "availability, affordability, and emissions reduction". "High energy costs, and the accompanying impact on the cost of living, have seen a shift in public policy priorities and ...

ESG implications of the US-Iran conflict

LIZ HARRISON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... lower-cost EV manufacturers may benefit. While EVs were not viable in the 1970s, the argument now extends beyond emissions reduction to energy sovereignty. In the 1970s, Australia produced around 60-70% of its oil, limiting exposure to global shocks. ...

Fortescue ups green energy bet to power data centres

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Fortescue will spend $1 billion (US$680m) to develop new green energy infrastructure, in a bid to meet the growing demand for green power from the industry, especially data centres. The mining giant said it will rapidly develop the 200MW Pilbara green ...

Greenpeace settles Woodside lawsuit

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... contributions to climate change," Rafalowicz said. The organisation also alleged Woodside represented its emissions reduction targets were consistent with the Paris Agreement when its emissions reduction targets do not include Woodside's scope 3 emissions ...

ARENA commits $25m to turbocharge truck electrification in Victoria

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $25.3 million for the Victorian energy supplier - NewVolt - to develop three fast-charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks in the state. NewVolt will provide fast charging to both ...

CEFC, IP Group launch $50m cleantech fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
IP Group, which is backed by Hostplus, has launched the IP Group Climate Catalyst Fund alongside the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The fund will help scale Australian technologies that can decarbonise hard-to-abate industries, targeting a ...
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