Environmental

Landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia comes to an end

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A landmark greenwashing case against Energy Australia was discontinued this week after the provider reportedly reached a settlement with Parents for Climate.

Australians reject net zero targets, polling claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
New polling suggests Australians are still not convinced a move to net zero is in their best interests, much preferring the government focus on affordability and reliability.

Sustainability in 2025

VIRGINIE DERUE  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Building resilience and navigating risks.

Google to power 'next generation' nuclear projects in the US

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Google has signed a strategic agreement with Elementl Power, a nuclear project developer, to develop at least three safe, reliable and affordable nuclear projects in the US.

Richest 10% drive global warming: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
New research that examined wealth-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that the world's richest people are fuelling two thirds of global warming.

Podcast: Climate risk and insurance

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Chief economist Nicki Hutley discusses the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to climate risks, emphasising the need for prompt and effective climate action.

Labor win 'a referendum on renewable energy'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Council says Labor's "historic" win in the 2025 federal election was a vote of confidence by the Australian people in the nation's clean energy future.

Podcast: Banking on the climate transition

THE GREENER WAY  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
We welcome U Ethical stewardship manager Rachel Alembakis back to the podcast to discuss why the fund manager is so committed to collaborating with the big banks to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement.

ISSB looks to ease Scope 3 disclosure requirements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed changes to requirements under IFRS S2 to offer clarity around existing reliefs and provide further relief in relation to specific Greenhouse Gas emissions disclosures.

Investors continue to dump Climate Active certifications

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025  |  NEWS
IFM Investors and Insignia Financial have confirmed their exit from the government's Climate Active scheme.