Environmental

CBA faces shareholder revolt over deforestation risk

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
Nearly 200 Commonwealth Bank shareholders have backed a resolution calling on the bank to create a pathway to become deforestation free ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM).

Podcast: Why ESG matters for this $22bn fund manager

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
As ESG investing faces increasing scrutiny and evolving reporting requirements, how do professional fund managers integrate sustainability considerations into investment decisions without sacrificing returns?

QIC backs Austral to expand copper processing capacity

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
QIC has committed additional $15 million through the Queensland Critical Minerals Fund (QCMF) to Austral Resources to increase capacity at its copper processing facility.

CEFC backs 'missing middle' of clean energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $100 million to unlock the 'missing middle' of Australia's clean energy transition, helping accelerate delivery of mid-scale renewable energy assets.

Podcast: Australia's big bet on green steel

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
As global demand shifts towards low-carbon industries and clean supply chains, does Australia have a realistic opportunity to move beyond exporting raw materials and become a leader in green steel manufacturing?

Ultra low-cost solar need speed and scale: ARENA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) said while solar technologies are improving, the speed and scale of delivering large projects are now the key risks to achieving Australia's ambitions for ultra low-cost solar.

Podcast: Greenwashing 2.0 - The next big risk

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
As climate disclosure becomes mandatory and regulators crack down on misleading environmental claims, is greenwashing becoming less about marketing spin and more about governance, reporting and accountability?

Data Centres should pay for clean energy: Poll

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Australians overwhelmingly believe data centre operators should be required to fund the renewable energy needed to power their rapidly growing operations, according to new polling commissioned by the Climate Council.

Podcast: The 1% solution

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Can a relatively small commitment of 1% of annual revenue create measurable environmental outcomes, strengthen business performance and help companies embed sustainability into their long-term strategy?

AMGC, ARENA launch $10m fund for industrial decarbonisation

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has launched a $10 million fund with the backing from Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help accelerate industrial decarbonisation through co-investment in smaller manufacturing facilities.