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Green moves: PRI, BlackRock, Rewiring Australia, Future Generation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Tom Wainwright is leaving Climateworks Centre to join the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). He will lead the Australian program of PRI's Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change initiative. Wainwright is an advisor and subject ...

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
An open letter led by Fortescue and signed by the likes of Future Super, Ethinvest, and a former RBA Governor, calls on the federal government to phase out fossil fuels. The letter demands 'real zero' targets over 'net zero' targets, and clear and transparent ...

NAB backs green bank for Aussie farmers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Australia's green bank has announced a $300 million asset finance partnership with NAB to help Aussie farmers upgrade their vehicles and equipment to drive down emissions. Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will support discounted interest rates ...

Green bank returns $5.4bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... co-financiers. This included $160 million for the Westpac Sustainable Upgrades Home Loan, $75 million for the ING Green Upgrade Loan, $50 million for the Bank Australia Clean Energy Home Loan, $60 million for the Plenti HEUF Discounted Green Loans. Powering ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... social equity. Placemaking Award - Central Station Metro Central Station Metro earned recognition for their transformative upgrade of Australia's busiest, 118-year-old heritage landmark, railway station, achieving both a 6-star Green Star Custom Rating ...

As water rises, insurer swims against tide

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Most insurers are reacting to climate change by pushing up premiums - but FM thinks discounted premiums are the right way to go when it comes to reducing risk and preventing payouts. The commercial insurance company is freeing up the finances of its ...

ISS ESG to plug emissions data shortfall for banks, insurers

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
Climate data provider ISS ESG removes one of the biggest hurdles for banks and insurers looking to comply to imminent emissions disclosure laws. This week ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, announced a string of upgrades to its Climate ...

AOFM launches first Green Treasury Bond

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) has this week launched the first Green Treasury Bond. The $7 billion sovereign green bonds will mature on June 21, 2034 and settlement will occur on June 14. Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche ...

Budget 2024: Regulators given boost to combat misconduct, cybersecurity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud against the tax and superannuation systems. About $79 million will be spent to upgrade the ATO's technologies to identify and block suspicious activity in real time, while $83.5 million will go towards a new ...

CBA launches green business loan

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Australia's largest lender has rolled out a new financing option for enterprises to fund sustainability projects like renewable energy, energy-efficient upgrades, climate resilience, and nature protection. The Business Green Loan supports organisations ...
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