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Podcast: When energy security is the new currency

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... not only as a decarbonisation solution but also as a way to reduce exposure to geopolitical risks associated with fossil fuel dependence. 🌟 Renewables, electricity grids and batteries remain investment favourites Institutional investors continue to ...

Judgment reveals Fiducian's greenwashing brush-off: 'ESG is still a fad'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
Fiducian Investment Management Services (FIMS) executive chair Conrad Burge shrugged off greenwashing concerns raised by a member of the team in 2021, replying that "ESG is still fad that will in time implode from its own irrationalities". The Diversified ...

CEFC mobilises $105bn in clean energy project value

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has mobilised $105 billion worth clean energy projects across the economy since its inception. In the 2026 financial year, it invested a record $9.1 billion in projects, committing $27.1 billion since inception. ...

Nesta pulls $247m mandate from Northern Trust over climate stance

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
UK research and innovation foundation Nesta Trust has transferred £120 million ($247m) of assets from Northern Trust Asset Management to Amundi after the US manager withdrew from major global climate initiatives, highlighting the growing commercial ...

Climate Council urges tougher data centre energy rules

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... reforms. "Unfortunately, the Queensland and Northern Territory governments continue to put the interests of big tech and fossil fuel corporations first, failing to back strong rules that protect Australians from rising power bills and pollution," she ...

Super funds backpedal on Macquarie climate resolution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... Around 18% of Macquarie shareholders voted in favour of the resolution for the investment giant to disclose how its fossil fuel financing aligns with its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This marks a major walk back from last year, when 35% of shareholders ...

Shareholders walk back on Macquarie climate transparency push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... 18% of Macquarie shareholders have voted in favour of the resolution for the investment giant to disclose how its fossil fuel financing aligns with its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This is major walk back from last year, when 35% of shareholders ...

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

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... supported by hydro, storage, transmission and flexile generation including gas and hydrogen. It also found while some fossil fuel technologies, including new black coal generation could appear cost competitive in isolation, they would require more expensive ...

AMGC, ARENA launch $10m fund for industrial decarbonisation

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... help small-to-medium sized Australian manufacturers reduce their direct greenhouse gas emissions by switching from fossil fuel-powered processes to electric alternatives. The merit-based fund operates on a first come, first serve basis, and are available ...

HESTA says ethical screens partly to blame for 'disappointing' ESG returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Riddhima Talwani HESTA's Sustainable Growth option returned members 2.75% over the last year. In comparison, its High Growth and Conservative options returned 11.5% and 6.4% respectively. In a statement to Financial Standard HESTA noted member aligned ...
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